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A quantum heat engine that simultaneously provides work and refrigeration

The laws of thermodynamics state that heat naturally flows from hotter systems or regions to colder systems or regions until a state of thermal equilibrium is r...

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July 26, 2026
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A quantum heat engine that simultaneously provides work and refrigeration

Source: Originally published on Phys.org Quantum Physics on July 26, 2026.

The laws of thermodynamics state that heat naturally flows from hotter systems or regions to colder systems or regions until a state of thermal equilibrium is reached. This simple principle underpins the operation of numerous technologies, ranging from refrigerators to power plants.

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