Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 4.7-3

ALTERNATIVE FORMULATIONS AND LEGENDRE TRANSFORMATIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · reversible-process-without-auxiliary

Problem

A ``primary subsystem'' in the initial state AA is to be brought reversibly to a specified final state BB. A reversible work source and a thermal reservoir at temperature TrT_r are available, but no ``auxiliary system'' is to be employed. Is it possible to devise such a process? Prove your answer. Discuss Problem 4.5-2 in this context.

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