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Thermodynamics expressly declares that its laws apply only to closed systems .
In particular , the second principle of thermodynamics states that , in a closed
system , a certain quantity , called entropy , must increase to a maximum , and ...
Thermodynamics expressly declares that its laws apply only to closed systems .
In particular , the second principle of thermodynamics states that , in a closed
system , a certain quantity , called entropy , must increase to a maximum , and ...
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Unsolved Problems At present , we do not have a thermodynamic criterion that
would define the steady state in open systems in a similar ... Another unsolved
problem of a fundamental nature originates in a basic paradox of
thermodynamics .
Unsolved Problems At present , we do not have a thermodynamic criterion that
would define the steady state in open systems in a similar ... Another unsolved
problem of a fundamental nature originates in a basic paradox of
thermodynamics .
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The problem can be considered from the viewpoints of kinetics and of
thermodynamics . ... independent state of chemical and thermodynamic
equilibrium ; in contrast , open systems may attain , under certain conditions , a
time - independent ...
The problem can be considered from the viewpoints of kinetics and of
thermodynamics . ... independent state of chemical and thermodynamic
equilibrium ; in contrast , open systems may attain , under certain conditions , a
time - independent ...
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
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 |
| Author | Ludwig von Bertalanffy |
| Edition | illustrated, revised |
| Publisher | Braziller, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0807604534, 9780807604533 |
| Length | 295 pages |
| Subjects | › Science / System Theory |
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