Fluctuation, Dissipation and the Arrow of Time

Entropy

Michele Campisi¹ 

关键词: work;    entropy;    second law;    minus first law;   

DOI  :  10.3390/e13122024

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The recent development of the theory of fluctuation relations has led to new insights into the ever-lasting question of how irreversible behavior emerges from time-reversal symmetric microscopic dynamics. We provide an introduction to fluctuation relations, examine their relation to dissipation and discuss their impact on the arrow of time question.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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