Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy

Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 3540224955
ISBN-13 : 9783540224952
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Book Synopsis Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy by : Axel Kleidon

Download or read book Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy written by Axel Kleidon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-11-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume studies the application of concepts from non-equilibrium thermodynamics to a variety of research topics. Emphasis is on the Maximum Entropy Production (MEP) principle and applications to Geosphere-Biosphere couplings. Written by leading researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, the book presents a first coherent account of an emerging field at the interface of thermodynamics, geophysics and life sciences.


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