Theorem

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

Connections

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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.
In Branch: Mathematical Physics, Lead
Prigogine's theorem is a theorem of non-equilibrium thermodynamics, originally formulated by Ilya Prigogine.
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Prigogine's theorem is a theorem of non-equilibrium thermodynamics, originally formulated by Ilya Prigogine. The

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