Operational derivation of Boltzmann distribution with Maxwell's demon model

Akio Hosoya*, Koji Maruyama, Yutaka Shikano

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Abstract

The resolution of the Maxwell's demon paradox linked thermodynamics with information theory through information erasure principle. By considering a demon endowed with a Turing-machine consisting of a memory tape and a processor, we attempt to explore the link towards the foundations of statistical mechanics and to derive results therein in an operational manner. Here, we present a derivation of the Boltzmann distribution in equilibrium as an example, without hypothesizing the principle of maximum entropy. Further, since the model can be applied to non-equilibrium processes, in principle, we demonstrate the dissipation-fluctuation relation to show the possibility in this direction.

Original languageEnglish
Article number17011
JournalScientific Reports
Volume5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015/11/24

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