The Second Law of Thermodynamics in Irreversible Isothermal Processes
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Isothermal irreversible processes under electromagnetic radiation are considered by the “black box” method. The laws of efficiency of conversion of electromagnetic radiation energy into Helmholtz free energy are obtained. The origin of the «white spots» of modern knowledge in various fields of science is explained, which ensures their elimination.
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