Thermal quantum Mpemba effect (IMAGE) Kyoto University Caption Two systems with quantum dots connected to a heat bath, one with a current flowing and the other in an equilibrium state. The time evolution toward a steady state was followed for each. Credit KyotoU/Hisao Hayakawa Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.