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Logic and thermodynamics: the heat-engine axiomatics of the second law

General Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We challenge the statement that the principle of Thomson and the principle of Clausius are equivalent. A logical mistake in the supposed textbook proof of their equivalency is indicated. On this account we refine the heat-engine axiomatics. We consider the energy exchange in the configuration comprised of two heat reservoirs and one mechanical device and show explicitly the domains banned by the laws of thermodynamics.

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@article{arxiv.physics/0303017,
  title  = {Logic and thermodynamics: the heat-engine axiomatics of the second law},
  author = {Valery P. Dmitriyev},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0303017},
  year   = {2007}
}

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