International collaboration sheds new light on the relationship between quantum theory and thermodynamics
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan and the Slovak Academy of Sciences have unveiled new insights into the interplay ...
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A Quantum Demonic Engine Doesn’t Have To Violate Thermodynamics To Work
The second law of thermodynamics underpins all of classical reality. It is the reason why it's easier to make things messy, why you can’t have perpetual motion, why you age, and maybe even why time ...
Maxwell’s Demon Strikes Back as Quantum Physics Unveils a Thermodynamic Loophole
For over a century, the Maxwell’s Demon paradox has haunted physics. This thought experiment suggests that a tiny, ...
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Researchers shed new light on the link between quantum theory and thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics, a cornerstone of modern physics, states that entropy—a measure of disorder—never spontaneously decreases. It governs everything from the efficiency of engines to the ...
Shattering the Quantum Entropy Myth – Why Disorder Always Wins
Entropy always increases, but in quantum systems, traditional entropy measures seem constant. TU Wien researchers resolved this paradox by considering Shannon entropy, which accounts for the ...
Q&A: What the laws of physics tell us about COâ‚‚ removal
Human activities continue to pump billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, raising global ...