Physics – Mathematical Physics
Scientific paper
2008-11-03
Physics
Mathematical Physics
21 pages, 5 figures
Scientific paper
We analyze a Legendre invariant metric structure in the space of thermodynamic equilibrium states of an ideal gas. Due to the lack of thermodynamic interaction, the geometry turns out to be flat. We introduce the concept of thermodynamic geodesics, which correspond to quasi-static processes, analyze their properties, and show that they can be used to determine the "arrow of time" and to split the equilibrium space of the ideal gas into two completely different regions, separated by adiabatic geodesics which correspond to reversible thermodynamic processes.
Quevedo Hernando
Sanchez Alberto
Vazquez Alejandro
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