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How Maxwell's Demon Can Inspire Quantum Computing

How Maxwell's Demon Can Inspire Quantum Computing

The Intersection of Thermodynamics and Quantum Computing

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Eric Gutierrez Jr.
May 17, 2023
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Introduction

Have you ever wondered if you could break the laws of physics and create a perpetual motion machine? Well, you're not alone. In 1867, a Scottish physicist named James Clerk Maxwell imagined a scenario where a tiny creature could do just that. He called it Maxwell's Demon.

Man working on computer while demons surround him.
No actual demons were summoned during the writing of this article.

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