Challenging centuries-old assumptions about thermodynamics, a new study published in Physical Review Letters has shown that ...

Scientists presented a minimal heat engine model that can attain Carnot efficiency while achieving maximum power output.

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Thermodynamics: Kinetic theory of gases, Van der Waal’s equation, first and second laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, heat capacity, entropy. Thermodynamic engines, Carnot cycle. Changes of ...

Russian scientists claim to have developed a plasma electric rocket engine that could enable travel to Mars in just one to ...

A study led by Chinese researchers has challenged the foundations of classical thermodynamics, showing that a heat engine can achieve both maximum power output and high efficiency – something ...

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Rob Dahm, notorious rotary-powered car builder, has firmly jumped into the deep end of the pool with his latest project: The ...

Since than a coroner could not find a definitive cause of death but said this was most likely due to an un-identified medical reason or heat stroke. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two ...