The origin of Onsager`s key role in the development of linear irreversible thermodynamics
Journal Article
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· Journal of Statistical Physics
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Onsager discovered a deep underlying symmetry in the thermodynamic description of irreversible processes for which he was awarded the 1968 Nobel Prize in chemistry. After a brief sketch of irreversible thermodynamics and its history, this paper describes Onsager`s path to his discovery. It is primarily based on an interview with Onsager a few months before his death, with some details from Onsager`s Nobel address. When asked to rank his work, he placed this work at the top.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 96336
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Statistical Physics, Vol. 78, Issue 1-2; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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