Thermodynamic equilibrium: For we have a system that we observe no net change in its properties, such as Temperature, Pressure, Amount of Matter, Distribution of Species (No net change in the propotionality of its components) and finally, its mechanical properties (Eg.- No net volume change, therefore no work). If we follow any of these variables, by its relationship to its energy (generally Gibbs or Kinetic-Potential, namely Enthalpy) we would expect it to be in a minimum, an isolated minimum. Any idea how Lagrange definition of equilibrium is applied to Thermodynamic equlibrium definition? Does it only apply to mechanical work or is its framework the potential energy distribution? That's a question from a thermodynamist.
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Thermodynamic equilibrium:
For we have a system that we observe no net change in its properties, such as Temperature, Pressure, Amount of Matter, Distribution of Species (No net change in the propotionality of its components) and finally, its mechanical properties (Eg.- No net volume change, therefore no work). If we follow any of these variables, by its relationship to its energy (generally Gibbs or Kinetic-Potential, namely Enthalpy) we would expect it to be in a minimum, an isolated minimum. Any idea how Lagrange definition of equilibrium is applied to Thermodynamic equlibrium definition? Does it only apply to mechanical work or is its framework the potential energy distribution? That's a question from a thermodynamist.
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