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Entropy
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Perform calculation, destroys information | ||
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Remove entropy to restore computer to original state | ||
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Typically entropy removed via heat
(consumes energy).
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I.e. at least
used per bit of information lost
(
Joules at room temperature).
Cf. low power pentium
(300 MHz 0.5 Watt)