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Maximum entropy generation in open systems: the Fourth Law?

Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability 2010-11-18 v1 General Physics

Abstract

This paper develops an analytical and rigorous formulation of the maximum entropy generation principle. The result is suggested as the Fourth Law of Thermodynamics.

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@article{arxiv.1011.3989,
  title  = {Maximum entropy generation in open systems: the Fourth Law?},
  author = {Umberto Lucia},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1011.3989},
  year   = {2010}
}
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