Crooks Fluctuation Theorem

P_F(W) / P_R(−W) = e^{(W−ΔF)/kT}  |  Jarzynski: ⟨e^{−W/kT}⟩ = e^{−ΔF/kT}
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⟨W_F⟩:
Jarzynski ΔF:
True ΔF:
The Crooks fluctuation theorem relates work distributions of forward (F) and reverse (R) protocols. Jarzynski equality recovers ΔF from non-equilibrium work measurements. Slower protocols → distributions overlap more near W = ΔF.