Performance optimization of an irreversible quantum spin refrigeration cycle

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volumn 45, Issue 9, 2006, Pages 938-944

  He, Jizhou ^a   Wu, Xin ^a   Ouyang, Weipin ^a  

^a NANCHANG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Performance parameters; Quantum refrigeration cycle; Spin systems

Indexed keywords

CARNOT CYCLE; COOLING; HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS; QUALITY ASSURANCE; QUANTUM THEORY;

ISOMAGNETIC FIELD PROCESSES; PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS; QUANTUM REFRIGERATION CYCLES; SPIN SYSTEMS;

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION;

EID: 33745353793     PISSN: 12900729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2005.11.003     Document Type: Article

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