Category Archives: Thermodynamics

Quantum Roundabout 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018 by 06bmorri30

Quantum Roundabout 2018 was the fourth iteration of a series of dedicated conferences looking at foundational mathematical topics within quantum physics. The etymology of the conference stems from the so called “Magic Roundabout” on the outskirts of Swindon. This roundabout … Continue reading →

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How much coal do I need to put into my steam engine to get to Glasgow? How efficient can I make my power station? What’s the best way to cool down a cup of tea? The fundamental answers to these … Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2018 by 06bmorri30 | Leave a comment

Rise and fall of the Ice King

Posted on October 29, 2016 by The Quantum Panther

Few people might have heard about Frederic Tudor before, but sometime in the early 1800s this Bostonian whiz kid had an idea that changed the world for ever. As most life-changing ideas, this was simple, groundbreaking, and completely crazy. When young Tudor visited … Continue reading →

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On the Motive Power of Intuition

Posted on February 4, 2016 by The Quantum Panther

I’m sure that most of you were taught thermodynamics in high school. You’ll probably remember listening to things like “…thermodynamics is the branch of physics that studies heat and work…”, or “…thermodynamics is concerned with large objects, like heat engines…”. … Continue reading →

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