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Anentropic Thermodynamics

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Scientific Paper
TitleAnentropic Thermodynamics
Author(s)Stewart Ian Wells
Keywordssecond law of thermodynamics, Szilard Engine
Published2006
JournalNone

Abstract

A brief review of the status of the second law of thermodynamics examines the possibility of overcoming the notorious ?information? deficit that invalidates the famous ?Szilard Engine?. A simple mechanical arrangement is described which enables a recursive, self-regulating cycle to occur in a cylinder of rarified gas without additional information input. Although theoretical, the design is also notably more practicable than previous attempts.