Rectification of Thermodynamic Inequalities as a Means of Characterizing Irreversible Phenomena

Key Points

• This research aims to refine the understanding of thermodynamic inequalities and entropy in irreversible processes.
• Introduced a deficit function in the conventional treatment of thermodynamics.
• Generalized state functions to account for differing intensive variables between a system and its surroundings.
• Analyzed the relationship between heat and work exchanges in reversible and irreversible scenarios.
• Clarified how irreversible processes contribute to total entropy.
• Established a connection between experimental parameters and thermodynamic behavior.

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