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Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a theoretical framework that merges thermodynamics and quantum physics, focusing on tiny quantum machines made from atoms and light. They found that not all emitted light should be considered waste heat; some can actually perform useful work. This distinction becomes clearer in the semi-classical limit, where the atom remains quantum while the light is treated classically. Their findings could significantly impact quantum technologies by turning heat into a valuable resource rather than a nuisance.
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