An Account of Thermodynamic Entropy

Author(s): Alberto Gianinetti

DOI: 10.2174/9781681083933117010018

Instances of Entropy Change

Pp: 131-139 (9)

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An Account of Thermodynamic Entropy

Instances of Entropy Change

Author(s): Alberto Gianinetti

Pp: 131-139 (9)

DOI: 10.2174/9781681083933117010018

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Entropy is maximal at equilibrium. According to the fundamental equation this demands that there is equilibration for every specific interaction term, namely, thermal, mechanical, diffusive, and others. Relevant exemplifications are illustrated for a number of important processes.


Keywords: Chemical potential, Concentration, Diffusive interactions, Earth’s life, Electron transport chain, Energy sharing, Equilibration, Hurricane heat engine, Intermolecular potential energy, Katabatic wind, Mechanical interactions, Mixability, Mixtures, Potential wells, Snowflakes, Thermal interactions.

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