This article discusses the emerging field of quantum thermodynamics, which reinterprets classical thermodynamic concepts like work, energy, and entropy within the framework of quantum mechanics. It explores how traditional thermodynamics—developed during the Industrial Revolution—adapts when applied to small, quantum systems, focusing on topics like quantum engines, the relationship between information and energy, and non-equilibrium systems. Theoretical physicist Nicole Yunger Halpern provides insights into how quantum phenomena can influence our understanding of energy transformations and the potential for quantum technologies.
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