Entropy

A state function linked to energy dispersal and, statistically, the multiplicity of compatible microscopic states.

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Why does time have an arrow?

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  • Why does time have an arrow?

    Connect energy, entropy, statistical ensembles and nonequilibrium processes without confusing microscopic laws with macroscopic trends.

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