energy

Applied thermodynamics in astrophysics

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La thermodynamique appliquée à l'astrophysique

IN BRIEF Thermodynamics: Study of physical properties as a function of temperature. Thermal equilibrium: State where temperature reaches a stable value. Astrophysics: Application of thermodynamic principles to astronomical phenomena. Wien’s Law: Principles used to analyze radiation in the universe. Mass-luminosity relation: Correlations between mass and light emission from stars. Understanding accretion disks and other astrophysical … Read more

How does a power plant work?

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Comment fonctionne une centrale électrique ?

IN BRIEF Power plant : transformation of primary energy into electrical energy. Types of power plants : thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind. Turbine : captures primary energy to produce movement. Generator : converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Energy transformation : essential for the operation of power plants. Thermal power plant : uses steam or combustion … Read more

The principles of thermodynamics: simple explanations

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Les principes de la thermodynamique : explications simples

IN BRIEF Thermodynamics: Study of energy exchanges. First principle: Conservation of energy. Second principle: Direction of heat exchanges. Third principle: Limit of entropy at absolute zero. Thermodynamic systems: open, closed, and isolated. Applications: Thermal machines, physical, biological, and chemical processes. Thermodynamics is an essential branch of physics that studies the relationships between heat and other … Read more