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Physicists prove long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalization
Original: Physicists prove a long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalization
Physicists have formally proven a long-suspected limit on how fast a quantum system can thermalize, or settle into thermal equilibrium. The result turns a widely believed conjecture into a rigorous theorem, setting a fundamental bound on relaxation times in quantum many-body systems. The finding matters for understanding quantum dynamics and for fields like quantum computing, where thermalization rates affect how systems lose information to their environment.
Why now: A rigorous proof of a fundamental physics conjecture is a notable scientific advance being reported widely.
physicistsquantum thermalizationquantum many-body systemsquantum computing
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