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A History of ThermodynamicsEntropy

A History of Thermodynamics: Entropy [It may seem strange that the entropy - which is one of the most subtle concepts of theoretical physics, or natural philosophy - first emerged in the context of an engineering proposition. Namely the question of how to improve the efficiency of heat engines. We shall see how that came about.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A History of ThermodynamicsEntropy

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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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© Springer 2007
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978-3-540-46226-2
Pages
47 –77
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-46227-9_3
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Abstract

[It may seem strange that the entropy - which is one of the most subtle concepts of theoretical physics, or natural philosophy - first emerged in the context of an engineering proposition. Namely the question of how to improve the efficiency of heat engines. We shall see how that came about.]

Published: Jan 1, 2007

Keywords: Heat Pump; Heat Engine; Motive Power; Steam Engine; Gibbs Equation

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