Energy Consideration in Processes of Transition to Equilibrium State
- Publication Type
- Original research
- Authors
- Sami M. Al-Jaber
- Abdel-Rahman M Abu-Labdeh
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A calculation of the energy loss due to a transi-tion from non-equilibrium to equilibrium state is given. Three different physical systems are con-sidered in this study: connecting an uncharged capacitor to a charged capacitor, emission of a photon from an excited atom, and releasing an object from a compressed spring. In this study, it is shown that a specific fraction of the total energy stored in a non-equilibrium system should be consumed to reach the equilibrium state.
Journal
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- Publisher Country
- Palestine
- Publication Type
- Both (Printed and Online)
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- Year
- 2011
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