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Non-equilibrium thermodynamics and the production of entropy: life, earth, and beyond

By Ralph D. Lorenz , Axel Kleidon

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2004
ISBN
3540224955, 9783540224952
LCC
QC318. I7 N658 2004
Open Library ID
OL3315232M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8817082 bytes)
Series
Understanding Complex Systems
Edition
1
Pages
268\268
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

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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