The problem of equilibrium processes in thermodynamics

被引：5
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作者：
Lavis, David A. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Kings Coll London, Dept Math, London WC2R 2LS, England
来源：
STUDIES IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN PHYSICS | 2018年 / 62卷
关键词：
Controllability; Achievability; Accessibility; Recoverability; Reversibility; 2ND LAW; FOUNDATIONS;
D O I：
10.1016/j.shpsb.2017.07.003
中图分类号：
N09 [自然科学史]; B [哲学、宗教];
学科分类号：
01 ; 0101 ; 010108 ; 060207 ; 060305 ; 0712 ;
摘要：
It is well-known that the invocation of 'equilibrium processes' in thermodynamics is oxymoronic. However, their prevalence and utility, particularly in elementary accounts, presents a problem. We consider a way in which their role can be played by sets of sequences of processes demarcated by curves carrying the property of accessibility. We also examine the vexed question of whether equilibrium processes are necessarily reversible and the revision of this property in relation to sets of sequences of such processes. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：136 / 144
页数：9
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