The evolution of the thermodynamic equilibrium in the expanding universe

Sven Erik Jørgensen; Henning Mejer; Søren Nors Nielsen; Jan Teuber

doi:10.1088/0031-8949/58/5/021

The evolution of the thermodynamic equilibrium in the expanding universe

Sven Erik Jørgensen^*, Henning Mejer, Søren Nors Nielsen, Jan Teuber

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Abstract

The paper shows that the exergy gained by expansion of the universe is in the order of 10⁵⁷ J/y. This implies a corresponding development toward more order and information, or expressed differently that the thermodynamic equilibrium of the universe moves away at a rate of 10⁵⁷ J/y. The classic interpretation of the second law of thermodynamics, that we are moving toward the "heat death" should therefore be modified.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Physica Scripta
Vol/bind	58
Udgave nummer	5
Sider (fra-til)	543-544
Antal sider	2
ISSN	0031-8949
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-8949/58/5/021
Status	Udgivet - 1 jan. 1998
Udgivet eksternt	Ja

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