Entropy production in ticking clocks

Short description

The concept of time and its role in physics, in particular quantum theory, remains an active field of research. The process of timekeeping is linked to the usage of clocks as reference systems. Thus, many open questions about time can be addressed through the study of these devices. Ticking clocks provide information about the flow of time in terms of discrete ``ticking’’ events. In this project, we study autonomous ticking clocks based on a model derived from axiomatic principles. We try to answer the question whether the theory of quantum information imposes any constraints on the relation between the entropy production per tick of a ticking clock and its accuracy.