Physics project for mechanical engineering

In summary, a mechanical engineering student is planning to pursue theoretical physics for their masters and is looking for a major project topic that combines elements of quantum mechanics with applications in mechanical engineering. One suggestion is to design a device that functions as a Maxwell Demon, separating fast and slow molecules. Past methods, such as using centrifugal devices, have been used for this purpose.
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I am a mechanical engineering 3rd year bachelors student. However, after completion of bachelors, i am going to pursue theoretical physics for masters. Next sem i am to work on my major project ( like a research paper). Is there some topic i can work on, which has elements of Theoretical Physics like quantum mechanics, special relativity, statistical mech or Electromagnetic theory etc. and at the same time has applications in mechanical engineering?
Quantum mech is preferred.
 
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Other than designing a test rig for a theoretical physics experiment, the only thing that comes to mind is nanotechnology, but I don't even think you'll see some quantum effects at that level.
 
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Device to function as a Maxwell Demon? Separate fast from slow molecules. Centrifugal devices have been used in past.
 

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