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On the derivation of the Onsager relations from the Master equation

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The asymptotical properties of a Markov system with discrete states are derived from the Master equation by using the quadratic approximate form of entropy.

In particular, symmetry relations equivalent to the Onsager reciprocal relations are established for time reversal invariant systems.

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Moreau, M. On the derivation of the Onsager relations from the Master equation. Lett Math Phys 1, 7–15 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00405580

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