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Feynman's Ratchet and Pawl.
- Source :
- Journal of Statistical Physics; Nov1998, Vol. 93 Issue 3/4, p615-632, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- While many papers in the last few years have dealt with various equations euphemistically called “ratchets,” the original Feyman two-temperature setup has been left largely unchallenged. We present here a look at the details of how this famous engine actually generates motion from a temperature difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224715
- Volume :
- 93
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Statistical Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 49864089
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOSS.0000033245.43421.14