Abstract
A generalized theory of open quantum systems combined with the
mean-field theory is used to study a super-conducting wire in contact
with thermal baths at different temperatures. It is shown that,
depending on the temperature of the colder bath, the temperature of the
hotter bath can greatly exceed the equilibrium critical temperature. The
effects of contact areas and disorder are studied. Finally, an
experimental setup is suggested to test our predictions, and the
relevance of our results to the quest of a superconducting device that
will operate at room temperatures is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | American Physical Society, APS March Meeting 2010, March 15-19, 2010 |
| State | Published - 1 Mar 2010 |