Kicked rotor is a paradigmatic model for classical and quantum chaos in time-dependent
Hamiltonian systems. More than fifty years since the introduction of this model, there is an …

We review recent studies of a colloidal information engine that consists of a bead in water
and held by an optical trap. The bead is ratcheted upward without any apparent external …

Two mechanisms have been proposed for the function of motor proteins: The power stroke
and the Brownian ratchet. The former refers to generation of a large downhill free energy …

We experimentally realize the finite-rate isothermal process of a Brownian particle in a
breathing harmonic potential. For the compression process, finite-rate equilibration can be …

Thermodynamic performance analysis of microscopic Feynman's engine has always been a
hot topic, since it can reveal the operating mechanism of the system and give out the …

Traditional models for molecular (Brownian) motors predominantly depend on
nonequilibrium driving, while particle interactions rigorously adhere to Newton's third law …

Anisotropy in temperature, chemical potential, or ion concentration, provides the fuel that
feeds dynamical processes that sustain life. At the same time, anisotropy is a root cause of …

Self-oscillation is a phenomenon studied across many scientific disciplines, including the
engineering of efficient heat engines and electric generators. We investigate the single …

The creation of a spatially extended stable DC complex plasma crystal is a big experimental
challenge and a topical area of research in the field of dusty plasmas. In this paper we …

The ability to create and manipulate spatio-temporal potentials is essential in the diverse
fields of science and technology. Here, we introduce an optical feedback trap system based …