
Jim Al-Khalili on The World According to Physics
Intelligence Squared
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Interplay of Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, emphasizing the contrasting behaviors of quantum systems in isolation versus interaction with their environment. It highlights the phenomenon of decoherence, illustrating how quantum properties dissipate into surroundings, underscoring the importance of environmental interactions.
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