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Thermodynamics and quantum mechanics

A. Gamba

Il Nuovo CimentoFeb 1, 19555 citations

On “Bridging quantum mechanics and thermodynamics: Irreversible correlations as the arrow of time” (2025), in light of “Second law of thermodynamics is ingrained within quantum mechanics” (2018)

Tolga Yarman, Alexander L. Kholmetskii, Ozan Yarman +1 more

Jan 1, 20250 citations

Quantum Quantum-Thermodynamics

Terence Rudolph

Bulletin of the American Physical SocietyMar 5, 20150 citations

Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics

Samina Masood

This chapter introduces fundamental laws of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. It offers concise overviews of thermodynamics, probability theory, and statistical mechanics, which are crucial for studying multi-particle systems. A comprehensive discussion of the statistical behavior of many-particle systems in terms of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is included. The significance of probability in quantum mechanics is emphasized in terms of all the (multiple) states available to a single particle. Definitions of thermodynamic variables and statistical parameters are necessary for understanding quantum statistical field theories, which bridge individual particle behavior and averaged thermodynamic properties.This chapter introduces fundamental laws of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. It offers concise overviews of thermodynamics, probability theory, and statistical mechanics, which are crucial for studying multi-particle systems. A comprehensive discussion of the statistical behavior of many-particle systems in terms of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is included. The significance of probability in quantum mechanics is emphasized in terms of all the (multiple) states available to a single particle. Definitions of thermodynamic variables and statistical parameters are necessary for understanding quantum statistical field theories, which bridge individual particle behavior and averaged thermodynamic properties.

Institute of Physics eBooksNov 1, 20250 citations

Connecting Temperature to Wave Function Collapse: A Statistical and Thermodynamic Perspective

Bhushan Bhoja Poojary

We propose a novel hypothesis linking temperature to the frequency of wave function collapse in quantum systems. This framework connects thermodynamic entropy, quantum decoherence, and information theory, suggesting that higher temperatures correspond to increased wave function collapses due to enhanced environmental interactions. The mathematical models derived herein lay the foundation for experimental validation and bridge thermodynamics with quantum mechanics through a unified perspective. Keywords Thermodynamic entropy; Wave function; Quantum mechanicsWe propose a novel hypothesis linking temperature to the frequency of wave function collapse in quantum systems. This framework connects thermodynamic entropy, quantum decoherence, and information theory, suggesting that higher temperatures correspond to increased wave function collapses due to enhanced environmental interactions. The mathematical models derived herein lay the foundation for experimental validation and bridge thermodynamics with quantum mechanics through a unified perspective. Keywords Thermodynamic entropy; Wave function; Quantum mechanics

ASEAN Journal of PsychiatryJan 1, 20240 citations

Thermodynamics of quantum systems

Sebastian Deffner, Steve Campbell

Morgan & Claypool Publishers eBooksJul 1, 20191 citation

Quantum - Thermodynamics: Bridging Quantum Mechanics and Thermodynamics

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