Thermodynamics and Synchronization in Open Quantum Systems

Part 1: Introduction to Open Quantum Systems and Quantum Thermodynamics.- Basic Concepts.- Open Quantum System Dynamics.- Quantum Thermodynamics.- Part 2: Quantum Synchronization Induced by Dissipation in Many-Body Systems.- Transient Synchronization and Quantum Correlations.- Noiseless Subsystems and Synchronization.- Dissipative Complex Quantum Networks.- Part 3: Quantum Fluctuation Theorems and Entropy Production.- Fluctuation Theorems for Quantum Maps.- Entropy Production Fluctuations in Quantum Process.- Simple Applications of the Entropy Production FT's.- Part 4: Quantum Thermal Machines.- Thermodynamic Power of the Squeezed Thermal Reservoir.-Performance of Autonomous Quantum Thermal Machines.- Part 5: Conclusions.- Summary and Outlook.