Exploring Solenoidal Flows and Entropy in Living Systems

The chapter delves into the concept of solenoidal flow in living systems, discussing its relation to time irreversibility, entropy production, and the distinction between living and inert systems. It explores the Helmholtz decomposition of flow, the dissipative aspect leading to fading swirling motion, and the maintenance of order through energy dissipation. Detailed balance, time emergence, and the human condition are also examined in the context of solenoidal flows and entropy.