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Jim Al-Khalili on The World According to Physics

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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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