Representing Entropy with Dispersion Sets

Entropy

关键词: heat;    entropy;    equipartition;    degree of freedom;    dispersion element;    dispersion set;    dispersion cardinality;    effective cardinality;    second principle;    heat engines;    efficiency;    radiation;    low temperatures;   

DOI  :  10.3390/e12030420

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

A novel representation of entropy is introduced, based on the heuristic concept of heat dispersion. To this end dispersion sets are defined, which describe both the heat transferred to a system and the associated entropy change. Some applications are discussed.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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