Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy
| Author | : Axel Kleidon |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2004-11-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 3540224955 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9783540224952 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (952 Downloads) |
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.
