When many quantum particles interact, complex systems emerge - and with infinitely complex systems, one could theoretically reach absolute zero
When many quantum particles interact, complex systems emerge - and with infinitely complex systems, one could theoretically reach absolute zero Erasing data perfectly and reaching the lowest possible temperature - sound like completely different tasks, but they are closely intertwined. At the Vienna University of Technology, a quantum formulation was found for the third law of thermodynamics . The absolute lowest temperature that is possible at all is -273.15 degrees Celsius. It is never possible to cool down any object exactly to this temperature - one can only approach absolute zero. This is the third law of thermodynamics. A research team at the Vienna University of Technology has now investigated the question: How can this law be reconciled with the rules of quantum physics? They succeeded in developing a -quantum version- of the third law of thermodynamics: Theoretically, absolute zero is attainable. But for any conceivable recipe for it, you need three ingredients: Energy, time and complexity.
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