The Second Law of Thermodynamics as a Force Law

The second law of thermodynamics states the increase of entropy, Δ S > 0 , for real processes from state A to state B at constant energy from chemistry over biological life and engines to cosmic events. The connection of entropy to information, phase-space, and heat is helpful but does...

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Main Author: Jürgen Schlitter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/20/4/234