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The chi-criterion is defined as the product of the energy conversion efficiency and the heat absorbed per-unit-time by the working substance [de Tomas et al., Phys. Rev. E, 85 (2012) 010104(R)]. The chi-criterion for Feynman ratchet as a refrigerator operating between two heat baths is optimized. Asymptotic solutions of the coefficient of performance at maximum chi-criterion for Feynman ratchet are investigated at both large and small temperature difference. An interpolation formula, which fits the numerical solution very well, is proposed. Besides, the sufficient condition for the universality of the coefficient of performance at maximum chi is investigated.
The coefficient of restitution of a spherical particle in contact with a flat plate is investigated as a function of the impact velocity. As an experimental observation we notice non-trivial (non-Gaussian) fluctuations of the measured values. For a f
In living cells, ion channels passively allow for ions to flow through as the concentration gradient relaxes to thermal equilibrium. Most ion channels are selective, only allowing one type of ion to go through while blocking another. One salient exam
We consider an experimentally relevant model of a geometric ratchet in which particles undergo drift and diffusive motion in a two-dimensional periodic array of obstacles, and which is used for the continuous separation of particles subject to differ
Several recent theories address the efficiency of a macroscopic thermodynamic motor at maximum power and question the so-called Curzon-Ahlborn (CA) efficiency. Considering the entropy exchanges and productions in an n-sources motor, we study the maxi
Several authors have proposed out of equilibrium thermal engines models, allowing optimization processes involving a trade off between the power output of the engine and its dissipation. These operating regimes are achieved by using objective functio