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Homogeneity as a bridge between Carath\'eodory and Gibbs

Mathematical Physics 2016-09-07 v1 math.MP

Abstract

In this paper we show that the homogeneity of the Pfaffian form representing the infinitesimal heat exchanged reversibly δQrev\delta Q_{rev} by a thermodynamic system allows to find immediately and explicitly an integrating factor. An interesting bridge between Carath\'eodory's approach to thermodynamics and Gibbs' approach is established.

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@article{arxiv.math-ph/0210011,
  title  = {Homogeneity as a bridge between Carath\'eodory and Gibbs},
  author = {F. Belgiorno},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math-ph/0210011},
  year   = {2016}
}

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18 pages, uses RevteX

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