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Carnot Cycle
A simplified model of the cycle utilized by a heat engine to convert heat into work.
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Carnot Efficiency
The Carnot efficiency, ηC, is the ratio of the work to the input heat: ηCâÉá
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Carnot Inequality
The Carnot Inequality states that the actual efficiency of a system is at best equal to the Carnot Efficiency: η≤ηC.
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Heat
Heat is the transfer of energy to a system via thermal contact with a reservoir.
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Isentropic
At a constant entropy.
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Isobaric
At a constant pressure.
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Isothermal
At a constant temperature.
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Work
Work is the transfer of energy to a system via a change in the parameters of the system.