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The first deduction is known as the Carnot Cycle, the second as Carnot's Theorem.
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That difference, while small, is just enough to ensure that Carnot's requirements are satisfied.
Cockburning EliRabett 2010
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For example, between Carnot's and Clausius 'thermodynamics the ontology changes but the Second Law of Thermodynamics is preserved.
Structural Realism Ladyman, James 2009
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Carnot's Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire 1824, the science of classical thermodynamics is intimately associated with the industrial revolution.
Thermodynamic Asymmetry in Time Callender, Craig 2006
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Carnot's Principle is that -- well, let's see -- if he works for government, it's a real problem.
Background Briefing On Clean Car ITY National Archives 1993
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But it's limited in a sense because of what you call "Carnot's Principle."
Background Briefing On Clean Car ITY National Archives 1993
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Clausius (1822-88) showed without the benefit of fur - ther experimentation that the issue can be resolved by either taking “Carnot's Theorem” as an independent principle or by deriving it from the First Law of
ENTROPY MAX JAMMER 1968
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He derived this conclusion, which became known as “Carnot's Theorem,” on the basis of the caloric theory according to which heat is regarded as
ENTROPY MAX JAMMER 1968
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It invalidated Carnot's assumptions but not his conclusions.
ENTROPY MAX JAMMER 1968
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The intellectual and psychological origins of ther - modynamics are to be found partly in the science of heat, but mainly in Carnot's deep understanding of
TECHNOLOGY D. S. L. CARDWELL 1968
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