%0 Journal Article
%T What is thermodynamics and what is it for?
%A P¨¦ter V¨¢n
%A Gyula Gr¨®f
%J Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems
%D 2012
%I Croatian Interdisciplinary Society
%X Thermodynamics ¨C contrary to its name ¨C is not a dynamic theory. However, some relatively new developments, like finite time, endo-reversible or ordinary thermodynamics introduce time into thermostatics. In this framework the Second Law becomes a set of conditions ensuring the asymptotic stability of equilibrium. In this manuscript some examples are shown, how this basic conceptual change can lead to a profound understanding.
%K thermodynamics
%K thermostatics
%K time
%U http://indecs.eu/2012/indecs2012-pp66-72.pdf