Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics—The Nonequilibrium Perspective

An alternative to the Carnot-Clausius approach for introducing entropy and the second law of thermodynamics is outlined that establishes entropy as a nonequilibrium property from the onset. Five simple observations lead to entropy for nonequilibrium and equilibrium states, and its balance. Thermodyn...

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Main Author: Henning Struchtrup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/22/7/793