Critique of some thermodynamic proofs based on the pump-engine couple

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dc.creatorBhattacharyya, Kamal
dc.date2008-03-25
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T09:28:16Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T09:28:16Z
dc.descriptionWe argue that all the common thermodynamic proofs based on the pump-engine couple possess an inherent circularity and hence are of doubtful value. In certain cases, ways of avoiding them are suggested. In others, the difficulties are discussed. Particularly, we emphasize that a neat proof of Carnot theorems requires the entropic formulation of the second law.
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0803.3494
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0803.3494
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/157392
dc.subjectChemical Physics
dc.subjectClassical Physics
dc.titleCritique of some thermodynamic proofs based on the pump-engine couple
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