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A remark concerning general relativistic carnot cycles

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Using the method of Carnot cycles, we show that a rigidly moving fluid in thermal equilibrium is isometric.

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    Roland Rüdiger

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Rüdiger, R. A remark concerning general relativistic carnot cycles. Gen Relat Gravit 12, 929–933 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757363

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