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