fluctuation theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A theorem dealing with the relative probability that the entropy of a system that is currently away from thermodynamic equilibrium (i.e. maximum entropy) will increase or decrease over a given amount of time.

Word forms

fluctuation theorem the fluctuation theorem

Synonyms

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