Download or read book Entropy Seismology and the View of Cosmology written by Samvel Akopian and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows that, to understand the origins of the universe, there is no need to look at deep space or look deep into matter, but, rather, to look at what is hidden under our feet, at our Earth. It notes that various regularities are hidden in the seismicity of the Earth, which can be “seen” by operating with new seismic parameters. These parameters are calculated based on earthquake data recorded by global seismological networks. This approach makes it possible to build a theory of entropy seismology, which can be applied in solving the problem of earthquake prediction, constructing dynamic maps of seismic hazard, and controlling the occurrence of undesirable seismicity as a result of human activity. The book also develops a seismic formalism, which allows one to look at modern problems of physics and cosmology from the unusual positions of entropy seismology.
Download or read book Entropic Creation written by Helge S. Kragh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entropic Creation is the first English-language book to consider the cultural and religious responses to the second law of thermodynamics, from around 1860 to 1920. According to the second law of thermodynamics, as formulated by the German physicist Rudolf Clausius, the entropy of any closed system will inevitably increase in time, meaning that the system will decay and eventually end in a dead state of equilibrium. Application of the law to the entire universe, first proposed in the 1850s, led to the prediction of a future 'heat death', where all life has ceased and all organization dissolved. In the late 1860s it was pointed out that, as a consequence of the heat death scenario, the universe can have existed only for a finite period of time. According to the 'entropic creation argument', thermodynamics warrants the conclusion that the world once begun or was created. It is these two scenarios, allegedly consequences of the science of thermodynamics, which form the core of this book. The heat death and the claim of cosmic creation were widely discussed in the period 1870 to 1920, with participants in the debate including European scientists, intellectuals and social critics, among them the physicist William Thomson and the communist thinker Friedrich Engels. One reason for the passion of the debate was that some authors used the law of entropy increase to argue for a divine creation of the world. Consequently, the second law of thermodynamics became highly controversial. In Germany in particular, materialists and positivists engaged in battle with Christian - mostly Catholic - scholars over the cosmological consequences of thermodynamics. This heated debate, which is today largely forgotten, is reconstructed and examined in detail in this book, bringing into focus key themes on the interactions between cosmology, physics, religion and ideology, and the public way in which these topics were discussed in the latter half of the nineteenth and the first years of the twentieth century.
Download or read book Entropy Information and Evolution written by Bruce H. Weber and published by Bradford Books. This book was released on 1988-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most exciting and controversial areas of scientific research in recent years has been the application of the principles of nonequilibrium thermodynamics to the problems of the physical evolution of the universe, the origins of life, the structure and succession of ecological systems, and biological evolution.
Download or read book Introduction to Entropy written by Jonathan Allday and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-10-07 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of entropy arises in diverse branches of science, including physics, where it plays a crucial role. However, the nature of entropy as a unifying concept is not widely discussed—it is dealt with in a piecemeal manner within different contexts. The interpretation of the concept is also subtly different in each case. This book will draw these diverse threads together and present entropy as one of the crucial physical concepts. It will cover a range of different applications of entropy, from the classical theory of thermodynamics, the statistical approach, entropy in quantum theory, information theory and finally, its manifestation in black hole physics. Each will be presented in a manner suitable for undergraduates and interested laypersons with no previous knowledge. The book will take an overview of these areas and see to what extent the concept of entropy is being treated in the same way in each, and how it differs. Key Features: Provides an accessible introduction to the exciting topic of entropy, setting out its manifestations in classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and information theory Covers applications in black holes, quantum theory, and Big Bang cosmology
Download or read book Entropy and Information in Science and Philosophy written by Libor Kubát and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1975 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Earthquake Thermodynamics and Phase Transformation in the Earth s Interior written by Roman Teisseyre and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2000-10-19 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of distinguished scientists contributes to the foundations of a new discipline in Earth sciences: earthquake thermodynamics and thermodynamics of formation of the Earth's interior structures. The predictive powers of thermodynamics are so great that those aspiring to model earthquake and the Earth's interior will certainly wish to be able to use the theory. Thermodynamics is our only method of understanding and predicting the behavior of many environmental, atmospheric, and geological processes. The need for Earth scientists to develop a functional knowledge of thermodynamic concepts and methodology is therefore urgent. Sources of an entropy increase the dissipative and self-organizing systems driving the evolution and dynamics of the Universe and Earth through irreversible processes. The non-linear interactions lead to the formation of fractal structures. From the structural phase transformations the important interior boundaries emerge.Non-linear interactions between the defects in solids lead the authors to develop the physics of continua with a dense distribution of defects. Disclinations and dislocations interact during a slow evolution as well as during rapid dynamic events, like earthquakes. Splitting the dynamic processes into the 2D fault done and 3D surrounding space brings a new tool for describing the slip nucleation and propagation along the earthquake faults. Seismic efficiency, rupture velocity, and complexity of seismic source zone are considered from different points of view, fracture band earthquake model is developed on the basis of thermodynamics of line defects, like dislocations. Earthquake thermodynamics offers us a microscopic model of earthquake sources.Physics of defects helps the authors decscribe and explain a number of precursory phenomena caused by the buildup of stresses. Anomalies in electric polarization and electromagnetic radiation prior to earthquakes are considered from this point of view. Through the thermodynamic approach, the authors arrive at the fascinating question of posssibility of earthquake prediction. In general, the Earth is considered here as a multicomponent system. Transport phenomena as well as wave propagation and shock waves are considered in this system subjected also to chemical and phase transformations.
Download or read book Complexity Entropy And The Physics Of Information written by Wojciech H. Zurek and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 1990-01-22 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have for those with a deep commitment to the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, and information theory.
Download or read book Entropy information and evolution new perspectives on physical and biological evolution written by Bruce H. Weber and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proposal on Entropy in Quantum Cosmology written by Li Miao and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Entropy Science Matters Journal for Cosmology Science Nerd Physics Moon Landing Rocket Space Exploration Fans 6x9 10 written by Yeoys Space &. Astronomy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-17 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entropy Journal - 6x9 - 100 Pages - College Ruled Blank Lined - Glossy Softback Cover Scientific Novelty: This Quantum Physics Men Women Kids design would make an incredible gift for Thermodynamics, Physicists & Nerdy Jokes fans. Amazing Entropy Happens illustrative work with Vanishing Characters Typography. Act now & get your new favorite Scientific artwork or gift it to family & friends. 100 college ruled blank lined duo sided bright white pages 6x9 dimensions, portable size (bag, school, home, work, desc, ...) High quality glossy softbound cover designed with love Makes an ideal present for any gift giving occasion Perfect gift idea for: birthdays, back to school, christmas, thanksgiving, family & friends, notebook & planner lovers, teachers, graduation gifts, co-workers, boss gift, gift baskets, ...
Download or read book Entropy written by Yeoys Space & Astronomy and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entropy Journal - Notebook - Workbook - 6x9 - 100 Pages - Graph Paper 5x5 - Glossy Softback Cover Amazing Entropy Happens illustrative work with Vanishing Characters Typography. Act now & get your new favorite Scientific artwork or gift it to family & friends. 100 duo sided bright white pages 6x9 dimensions, portable size (bag, school, home, work, desc, ...) High quality glossy softbound cover designed with love Makes an ideal present for any gift giving occasion Perfect gift idea for: birthdays, back to school, christmas, thanksgiving, family & friends, notebook & planner lovers, teachers, graduation gifts, co-workers, boss gift, gift baskets, ...
Download or read book Complexity of Seismic Time Series written by Tamaz Chelidze and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complexity of Seismic Time Series: Measurement and Application applies the tools of nonlinear dynamics to seismic analysis, allowing for the revelation of new details in micro-seismicity, new perspectives in seismic noise, and new tools for prediction of seismic events. The book summarizes both advances and applications in the field, thus meeting the needs of both fundamental and practical seismology. Merging the needs of the classical field and the very modern terms of complexity science, this book covers theory and its application to advanced nonlinear time series tools to investigate Earth's vibrations, making it a valuable tool for seismologists, hazard managers and engineers. - Covers the topic of Earth's vibrations involving many different aspects of theoretical and observational seismology - Identifies applications of advanced nonlinear time series tools for the characterization of these Earth's signals - Merges the needs of geophysics with the applications of complexity theory - Describes different methodologies to analyze problems, not only in the context of geosciences, but also those associated with different complex systems across disciplines
Download or read book Particle and Entropy Creation in Cosmology written by Uwe Kasper and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meeting the Entropy Challenge written by Gian Paolo Beretta and published by American Institute of Physics. This book was released on 2008-08-25 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All papers have been peer-reviewed. World renowned experts gathered in symposium style to explore the role of the second law and entropy in quantum theory, cosmology, biology, nonequilibrium, and energy. Their exciting discussions about recent advances and open fundamental challenges, paint an excellent state of the art of frontier research about thermodynamics in science and engineering.
Download or read book Anti Entropy Versus Entropy written by Rolf A. F. Witzsche and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Bang Creation theory is a highly imaginary mythological tale that is built on the premise that 99.9999% of the universe does not exist. This means that it is so full of holes in its premise that it would make Swiss Cheese envious. Two questions present themselves here: What is the nature of the real universe? And secondly, why is a false model intentionally created? The answers are reflected in the title. The real universe is anti-entropic. The false model is intentionally the opposite. It defines the universe as entropic. It projects the concept of entropy as a universal condition, that as a lie, excuses the economic collapse of the world, or nations, that have become subjected to systems of empire. The system of empire is anti-economic. It is entropic. Both fronts are critical to be understood, because If they are not, the Ice Age Challenge will not be addressed and be responded to, so that the coming phase shift to glaciation conditions in the 2050s will overwhelm humanity, with very few people surviving the consequences. That's why 3 books are needed to explore the issues. Mainstream cosmology regards the universe, the galaxies, and the solar system exclusively organized by gravitational force that is known to be the weakest universal force. Mass and gravity are all that Big Bang Theory allows. However, the next higher-order force in the universe is the electric force that is 39 orders of magnitude stronger than the gravitational force. It is expressed in plasma that makes up 99.9999% of the universe. This reality is not allowed to be recognized as an organizing force in the universe, because it is expressed in electrically charged plasma that is deemed not to exist. Cosmology thereby imprisons itself with cosmo-mythologies where nothing is actually true, and humanity becomes imprisoned with it, by the false concepts. One of biggest imprisoning fudge factors, is the Big Bang theory itself. While technology has furnished astronomy with amazing capacities for looking at the universe, ironically, what is observed is being falsely interpreted on the basis of assumptions that are simply not true, that are mythological assumptions. As a consequence, ironically, mainstream astronomy looks at the universe blindfolded. What comes out of it, of course, are tragic misperceptions. The results are often so confusing that mysterious fudge factors need to be invented to make the results appear plausible. No such fudge factors are needed in plasma cosmology. With the next Ice Age on the near horizon, potentially beginning in the 2050s, we cannot afford to play games with fudge factors. The recognition of the true nature of the universe, the galactic system, and the solar system, that together drives the Ice Age dynamics, becomes an existentially critical issue. If humanity remains 'asleep' on this front, we may all die in the easy chair of the consequence when the glaciation conditions resume, which evidence promises, will happen quickly. Plasma in the physical universe is as challenging in perception as the spiritual domain in the human sphere. Both are invisible, except by their effects, but they are understandable and knowable. But how does one break away from the fairy tales that inspire delusions? Answers must be found. With the Ice Age Challenge now before us, we face two imperatives. One is to understand the real physical dynamics that power and affect the Sun, and with it to create the physical infrastructures that enable human living to continue in an Ice Age climate. The second challenge, and this is the greater challenge, is to raise up our humanity to such height as will impel us to get the job done. Some say that miracles are needed on both fronts. But what of it? Are we, as human beings, not the miracle makers on the Earth?
Download or read book Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods in Science and Engineering written by G. Erickson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume has its origin in the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Workshops on "Maximum-Entropy and Bayesian Methods in Applied Statistics", held at the University of Wyoming, August 5-8, 1985, and at Seattle University, August 5-8, 1986, and August 4-7, 1987. It was anticipated that the proceedings of these workshops would be combined, so most of the papers were not collected until after the seventh workshop. Because most of the papers in this volume are in the nature of advancing theory or solving specific problems, as opposed to status reports, it is believed that the contents of this volume will be of lasting interest to the Bayesian community. The workshop was organized to bring together researchers from different fields to critically examine maximum-entropy and Bayesian methods in science and engineering as well as other disciplines. Some of the papers were chosen specifically to kindle interest in new areas that may offer new tools or insight to the reader or to stimulate work on pressing problems that appear to be ideally suited to the maximum-entropy or Bayesian method. These workshops and their proceedings could not have been brought to their final form without the support or help of a number of people.
