On the Entropy of a Class of Irreversible Processes

Entropy

关键词: irreversible processes;    entropy production;    heat transport across boundaries;    functions of state for irreversible processes;   

DOI  :  10.3390/e15082975

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

We review a recent technique for determining the entropy change accompanying certain classes of irreversible processes involving changes in the state of a system anchored to a reservoir. Time is introduced as a parameter to specify the corresponding entropy evolution of the system. The procedural details are outlined and their relation to the standard treatment of irreversible processes is examined.

【 授权许可】

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