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Mixing distance and stability of steady states in statistical nonlinear thermodynamics

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Zeitschrift für Physik B Condensed Matter

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The “mixing distance” introduced by E. Ruch and A. Mead defining a partial order of probability distributions is used for the discussion of the stability of steady states in nonlinear thermodynamics. A stability criterion for finite deviations is formulated, including the approach to the steady state in the sense of decreasing mixing distance as “mixing confluence”. As examples, chemically reacting systems of different types are discussed.

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  1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen, Templergraben, D-5100, Aachen, Federal Republic of Germany

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Schlögl, F. Mixing distance and stability of steady states in statistical nonlinear thermodynamics. Z Physik B 25, 411–421 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01315257

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