Information engines with self-propelling particles

by Prof. Saar Rahav

Technion

at Condensed Matter Seminar

Mon, 24 Nov 2025, 11:10
Sacta-Rashi Building for Physics (54), room 207

Abstract

I will present realizations of information engines whose working medium consists of active particles. Information engines use measurements to acquire knowledge about the state of a system, and subsequently extract additional work. Their study illustrates the deep connections between thermodynamics and information theory. How does the conversion of information to work changes when the particles are non-thermal? Our results exhibit qualitative differences that originate from the tendency of active particles to bunch at boundaries. We will also discuss the possible role of inelastic collisions in such systems.

Created on 17-11-2025 by Naamneh, Muntaser (mnaamneh)
Updaded on 17-11-2025 by Naamneh, Muntaser (mnaamneh)