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A paradox involving the second law of thermodynamics

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.871276· OSTI ID:165284
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  1. Department of Physics, University of San Diego, San Diego, California 92110 (United States)
A simple paradox is posed that appears to challenge the second law of thermodynamics in a blackbody plasma environment. Laboratory experiments approximating salient aspects of this system fail to resolve the paradox. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital American} {ital Institute} {ital of} {ital Physics}.
OSTI ID:
165284
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 2; ISSN 1070-664X; ISSN PHPAEN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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