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A closed system must, according to the second principle, eventually attain a time-
independent state of equilibrium, defined by maximum entropy and minimum free
energy (heat equilibrium, thermodynamic derivation of the law of mass action ...
A closed system must, according to the second principle, eventually attain a time-
independent state of equilibrium, defined by maximum entropy and minimum free
energy (heat equilibrium, thermodynamic derivation of the law of mass action ...
Page 126
For the maintenance of “dynamic equilibrium," it is necessary that the rates of
processes be exactly harmonized. Only in this way is it possible that certain
components can be broken down, so liberating usable energy while, on the other
hand, ...
For the maintenance of “dynamic equilibrium," it is necessary that the rates of
processes be exactly harmonized. Only in this way is it possible that certain
components can be broken down, so liberating usable energy while, on the other
hand, ...
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Then, readily visualizable in two-dimensional projection, the trajectories may
converge towards a stable node represented by the equilibrium point, may
approach it as stable focus in damped oscillations, or cycle around it in
undamped ...
Then, readily visualizable in two-dimensional projection, the trajectories may
converge towards a stable node represented by the equilibrium point, may
approach it as stable focus in damped oscillations, or cycle around it in
undamped ...
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Contents
Introduction | 8 |
On the History of Systems Theory | 10 |
Trends in Systems Theory | 17 |
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| Title | General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications International library of systems theory and philosophy Penguin University Books |
| Authors | Ludwig von Bertalanffy, von Bertalanffy (Ludwig) |
| Editor | George Braziller (Nowy Jork). |
| Edition | illustrated, revised |
| Publisher | G. Braziller, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0807604534, 9780807604533 |
| Length | 289 pages |
| Subjects | › Science / System Theory |
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