Open AccessExtending Thermodynamic Concepts From The Microscopic Nonliving System To The Macroscopic Living System
Author(s) -
E. W. Tollner,
David K. Gattie
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18260/1-2--14979
Subject(s) - living systems , exergy , thermodynamic system , non equilibrium thermodynamics , context (archaeology) , viewpoints , proposition , thermodynamic process , thermodynamic equilibrium , thermodynamics , entropy (arrow of time) , statistical physics , physics , theoretical physics , computer science , epistemology , material properties , artificial intelligence , philosophy , paleontology , biology , acoustics
This paper summarizes some key questions arising in a seminar discussion of thermodynamics and its application to living systems. The seminar began with a discussion of fundamental questions related to: thermodynamic systems, energy, temperature, heat, exergy, entropy, work and state equations. The seminar considered thermodynamic laws and thermodynamic equilibrium from classical and modern viewpoints. The context of the discussion was focused around living systems. Referenced resources comprised the readings list.
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