NUS Scientists Discover How to 'lock' Heat in Place Using Quantum Mechanics (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

NUS Scientists Discover How to 'lock' Heat in Place Using Quantum Mechanics

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This image shows that when the setup is rotated at 0.5 rpm, the experimental system on the left shows the hottest (white) part of the ring is fixed at the bottom after several seconds of motion. The reference on the right shows the hottest part of the ring has moved further round the ring in conjunction with its motion.

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National University of Singapore

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