Re: Thermodynamics


Doune wrote:
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snip ok stuff

Again this depends on what you consider to be the route. The path
integral formulation is a description of quantum theory that
generalises the action principle of classical mechanics. In this thread
I'm more interested in the invoking of, and change in, the route than
the actual mechanism of energy dissapation,

"change in the route"

Ah, why does a river meander or
why does a light bulb increase resistance as the voltage
applied increases, and what effect does that have in
a circuit, thermal or otherwise.

however, having said that I
not a big fan of generalisations and would prefer to see a detailed
model over statistics - although I do admire Feynman!

But a detailed model is based on generalizations, like
Kirchoff's Laws. What I like about your suggestion is
somewhat along the lines of increasing the "R-value"
of insulation as the temperature differential increases.
I recall Cashmir sweaters do that.
Regards
Ken S. Tucker

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