The Earth system is remarkably different from its planetary neighbours in that it shows pronounced, strong global cycling of matter. These global cycles result in the maintenance of a unique ...

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Abstract: This text provides an overview of important theory, principles, and concepts in the field of thermodynamics, making this abstract and complex subject easy to comprehend while building ...

Let's consider a very simple set of spheres in the gravity field. A first layer can be placed on a flat surface, with each sphere in contact with its neighbors. A second layer can then be placed by ...

ABSTRACT: We propose a representation of the basic laws, namely the zeroth, first, second and third law, in quantum thermodynamics. The zeroth law is represented by some parameters () that specify ...

ABSTRACT: The evidence here provided shows that the thermodynamics of the second law, as currently understood, originated in a correction of the flaws affecting Clausius original work on this matter.