Harnessing "Waste" Heat in Quantum Machines Researchers have long puzzled over a fundamental question: how do we define heat, and what energy can still be harnessed for useful work?
A recent study from the University of Basel sheds light on this conundrum, offering insights that could transform our understanding of tiny quantum machines.
The study centers around a theoretical framework developed by Professor Patrick Potts' team. This framework bridges two branches of physics: thermodynamics and quantum mechanics.