Relativistic Thermodynamics : A Modern 4-Vector Approach
Author
Source
Physics Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Using the Minkowski relativistic 4-vector formalism, based on Einstein's equation, and the relativistic thermodynamics asynchronous formulation (Grøn (1973)), the isothermal compression of an ideal gas is analyzed, considering an electromagnetic origin for forces applied to it.
This treatment is similar to the description previously developed by Van Kampen (van Kampen (1969)) and Hamity (Hamity (1969)).
In this relativistic framework Mechanics and Thermodynamics merge in the first law of relativistic thermodynamics expressed, using 4-vector notation, such as ΔUμ = Wμ + Qμ, in Lorentz covariant formulation, which, with the covariant formalism for electromagnetic forces, constitutes a complete Lorentz covariant formulation for classical physics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Güémez, J.. 2011. Relativistic Thermodynamics : A Modern 4-Vector Approach. Physics Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-18.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Güémez, J.. Relativistic Thermodynamics : A Modern 4-Vector Approach. Physics Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-18.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Güémez, J.. Relativistic Thermodynamics : A Modern 4-Vector Approach. Physics Research International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-18.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468134