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Prigogine's Theorem

Mathematical Physics

Prigogine's theorem is a theorem of non-equilibrium thermodynamics, originally formulated by the physical chemist Ilya Prigogine.

Facts
Statement
In a stationary state, the production of entropy inside a thermodynamic system with constant external parameters is minimal and constant. 1
Proof Year
1947 1
Classification
Statement Form
Inequality 1
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Inequality, Concepts

Entity-backed identity for the statement-form enum value this theorem already carries, resolved to a mathematics concept by an explicit value-to-entity map (phase 3 bucket conversion, docs\design_entity_backed_browse_buckets_20260928.md). The statement-form fact itself stays on the theorem unchanged.

Sources
1. Prigogine's theorem - Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    In a stationary state, the production of entropy inside a thermodynamic system with constant external parameters is minimal and constant.
  • History section
    The theorem was proved by Prigogine in 1947 from the Onsager relations.
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