Chapter 1

Heat and Entropy: A Brief History

Evaldo M. F. Curado, Andres M. Kowalski and Raul D. Rossignoli

Abstract

We provide a brief description of the historical development of the concept of Entropy, from its origins related to heat to its modern interpretation as a special measure of information.

Total Pages: 3-29 (27)

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