Quantum Information and Thermodynamics

Quantum thermodynamics is a field that explores the fundamental connection between thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, where the principles of information theory also play a crucial role. In this context, it investigates how quantum information processing interacts with thermodynamic processes at the microscopic level. Quantum systems are inherently subject to fundamental laws of thermodynamics, such as the conservation of energy and the tendency to reach equilibrium, imposing limitations on the ability to perform quantum information protocols. It addresses questions related to the efficiency and limitations of quantum engines, the behavior of quantum systems in contact with thermal reservoirs, and the interplay between thermodynamic quantities and information processing tasks performed by quantum devices. By studying quantum thermodynamics in the context of quantum information, researchers aim to unveil the fundamental limits and possibilities for manipulating energy and information at the quantum scale, which have implications for both quantum computing and the understanding of fundamental physical processes.

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