Clausius’ Disgregation: A Conceptual Relic that Sheds Light on the Second Law
The present work analyzes the cognitive process that led Clausius towards the translation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics into mathematical expressions. We show that Clausius’ original formal expression of the Second Law was achieved by making extensive use of the concept of disgregation, a quan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Entropy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/17/7/4500 |