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Gradient dynamics and entropy production maximization

Fluid Dynamics 2018-01-24 v2 Mathematical Physics math.MP Chemical Physics

Abstract

Gradient dynamics describes irreversible evolution by means of a dissipation potential, which leads to several advantageous features like Maxwell--Onsager relations, distinguishing between thermodynamic forces and fluxes or geometrical interpretation of the dynamics. Entropy production maximization is a powerful tool for predicting constitutive relations in engineering. In this paper, both approaches are compared and their shortcomings and advantages are discussed.

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@article{arxiv.1610.05499,
  title  = {Gradient dynamics and entropy production maximization},
  author = {Adam Janečka and Michal Pavelka},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1610.05499},
  year   = {2018}
}

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Submitted to J. Nonequilibr. Thermodyn

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