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On the proof of the first Carnot theorem in thermodynamics

Morad, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology | 2013

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1088/0143-0807/34/6/1581
  3. Publisher: 2013
  4. Abstract:
  5. The proof of the first Carnot theorem in classical thermodynamics is revisited in this study. The underlying conditions of a general proof of this principle presented by Senft (1978 Phys. Educ. 13 35-37) are explored and discussed. These conditions are analysed in more detail using a physical description of heat and work to present a simpler proof of the first principle prior to using the violation of the second law of thermodynamics. Finally, a new simple proof is also presented based on Gibbs relation. This discussion will benefit the teaching of classical thermodynamics and promote better understanding of the proof of the first Carnot theorem in general form
  6. Keywords:
  7. Classical thermodynamics ; First principles ; Second Law of Thermodynamics ; Thermodynamics ; Theorem proving
  8. Source: European Journal of Physics ; Volume 34, Number 6 , 2013 , Pages 1581-1588 ; 01430807 (ISSN)
  9. URL: http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0143-0807/34/6/1581/meta;jsessionid=1646205565F9366DBF9D6FE493EDF397.c1