Abstract

A properly selected quantum heat engine consumes resources efficiently. Also, there are many parameters to determine the right option. In this study, we construct and compare the quantum mechanical counterparts of Stirling and Otto cycles for an experimentally achievable quantum working medium where two spins 1/2 interact through isotropic Heisenberg interaction in the tunable external magnetic field. We consider two comparison cases that operate heat cycles with the same system parameters or equal efficiencies. The quantum Stirling cycle produces more work than that of the Otto cycle under the same parameters or equal efficiency conditions. The quantum Stirling engine operates a wider range of coupling strengths. The work performed in the cycles is enhanced by coupling strength. On the other hand, we investigate the role of coupling strength on the performance of the non-regenerative quantum Stirling heat cycle under various magnitudes of the magnetic field. The distance between the applied magnetic fields at the initial and final points of the isothermal stage is found to be an enhancer for the work output and efficiency of the quantum Stirling cycle.

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