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A Micro-Thermodynamic Formalism

Chaotic Dynamics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We consider the micro-canonical ensemble of a classical Hamiltonian dynamical system, the Hamiltonian being parameter dependent and in the possible presence of other first integrals. We describe a thermodynamic formalism in which a 1st law of thermodynamics, or fundamental relation, is based upon the bulk-entropy, S. Under an ergodic hypothesis, S is shown to be an adiabatic invariant. Expressions for derivatives and thermodynamic relations are derived within the micro-canonical ensemble itself.

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@article{arxiv.nlin/0201062,
  title  = {A Micro-Thermodynamic Formalism},
  author = {Hans Henrik Rugh},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:nlin/0201062},
  year   = {2007}
}