Entropy and perpetual computers

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2003-10-15

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0310332v2

Phys.Teacher 45 (2003) 12

Physics

Condensed Matter

Statistical Mechanics

Based on Chanchal Majumdar memorial lectures given in Kolkata. 9 pages, 3 eps figures. For publication in "Physics Teacher"; v

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A definition of entropy via the Kolmogorov algorithmic complexity is discussed. As examples, we show how the meanfield theory for the Ising model, and the entropy of a perfect gas can be recovered. The connection with computations are pointed out, by paraphrasing the laws of thermodynamics for computers. Also discussed is an approach that may be adopted to develop statistical mechanics using the algorithmic point of view.

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