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A note on information and efficiency in thermodynamics

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In this note, consistent with the formulation of statistical thermodynamics from a purely statistical consideration, a definition for the efficiency of a thermodynamic system has been introduced and its full significance including its relation with Carnot's efficiency in classical thermodynamics has been studied.

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  1. Centre of Advanced Study in Applied Mathematics University of Calcutta, Calcutta-9, India

    C. G. Chakrabarti

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The author wishes to thank Dr. M.Dutta, University of Calcutta, for the advice in the preparation of this note.

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Chakrabarti, C.G. A note on information and efficiency in thermodynamics. Czech J Phys 23, 10–13 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01596872

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