Deffner, SebastianLutz, Eric2020-08-112020-08-112008-02-27Sebastian Deffner and Eric Lutz, Nonequilibrium work distribution of a quantum harmonic oscillator, Phys. Rev. E 77(02) (2008), https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.77.021128https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.77.021128http://hdl.handle.net/11603/19393We calculate analytically the work distribution of a quantum harmonic oscillator with arbitrary time-dependent angular frequency. We provide detailed expressions for the work probability density for adiabatic and nonadiabatic processes, in the limits of low and high temperature. We further verify the validity of the quantum Jarzynski equality.6 pagesen-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.©2008 The American Physical SocietyText