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 formulation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, focusing on the … Continue reading Maxwell’s Demon: Defeated by Quantum Mechanics