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Pythagorean means and Carnot machines

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This article explores some interesting relations between Pythagorean means (arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic means) and the coefficients of performance of reversible Carnot machines (heat engine, refrigerator, and heat pump).

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  1. Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Sector 81, S.A.S. Nagar, Manauli, PO 140 306, Punjab, India

    Ramandeep S Johal

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Ramandeep Johal explores the foundations of thermodynamics through investigations on finite-time thermodynamics, inference and quantum thermodynamics. His first book of poems The Sea of Tranquility has been published by the Writers Workshop, Kolkata, in 2016.

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Johal, R.S. Pythagorean means and Carnot machines. Reson 22, 1193–1203 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-017-0581-z

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