
Entropy: two short stories
Theoretical Physics - From Outer Space to Plasma
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From Carnot's Engines to Black Holes: A Journey Through Thermodynamics
This chapter explores the fundamental principles of thermodynamics as pioneered by a key figure, focusing on the evolution of heat engine concepts from steam engines to ideal models. It ultimately reveals how these principles apply to black holes, discussing their thermodynamic properties and the connections between quantum mechanics and gravitational physics.
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