Maxwell’s Demon: Defeated by Quantum Mechanics

This is an invited contribution to Comprehensive Philosophy of Science, Elsevier (2026). I point out that a neglected principle of quantum mechanics provides a decisive defeat of the notorious "Maxwell's Demon." Comments welcome! ABSTRACT. This work provides an overview of key historical developments in the for- mulation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, focusing on … Continue reading Maxwell’s Demon: Defeated by Quantum Mechanics