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Work distribution and fluctuation theorem in AdS/CFT

Daichi Takeda*

  • *Contact author: daichi.takeda@riken.jp
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Phys. Rev. D 113, 106029 – Published 22 May, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/6hw6-t8l7

Abstract

From the AdS/CFT dictionary, we derive a bulk dual of the work distribution defined by the two-point measurement on the boundary, yielding a bulk formulation of the Tasaki-Crooks fluctuation theorem. We argue that this does not merely supply a holographic prescription for the work distribution; it encodes the mean energy change and fluctuations of bulk real-time dynamics associated with the two-point measurement.

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Phys. Rev. D 113, 106029– Published 22 May, 2026
  • Received 20 November 2025
  • Accepted 1 May 2026
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