In transformations between nonequilibrium stationary states, entropy might be a not well defined concept. It might be analogous to the ``heat content'' in transformations in equilibrium which is not well defined either, if they are not isochoric ({\it i.e.} do involve mechanical work). Hence we conjecture that un a nonequilbrium stationary state the entropy is just a quantity that can be transferred or created, like heat in equilibrium, but has no physical meaning as ``entropy content'' as a property of the system.

Note on nonequilibrium stationary states and entropy / Egd, Cohen; Gallavotti, Giovanni. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS. - ISSN 1539-3755. - STAMPA. - 69:(2004), pp. 035104(+4)-035104(+4). [10.1103/PhysRevE.69.035104]

Note on nonequilibrium stationary states and entropy

GALLAVOTTI, Giovanni
2004

Abstract

In transformations between nonequilibrium stationary states, entropy might be a not well defined concept. It might be analogous to the ``heat content'' in transformations in equilibrium which is not well defined either, if they are not isochoric ({\it i.e.} do involve mechanical work). Hence we conjecture that un a nonequilbrium stationary state the entropy is just a quantity that can be transferred or created, like heat in equilibrium, but has no physical meaning as ``entropy content'' as a property of the system.
2004
Entropy and nonequilibrium; Heat
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Note on nonequilibrium stationary states and entropy / Egd, Cohen; Gallavotti, Giovanni. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS. - ISSN 1539-3755. - STAMPA. - 69:(2004), pp. 035104(+4)-035104(+4). [10.1103/PhysRevE.69.035104]
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