Boltzmann’s Entropy and Large Deviation Lyapunov Functionals for Closed and Open Macroscopic Systems
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I give a brief overview of the resolution of the apparent problem of reconciling time symmetric microscopic dynamic with time asymmetric equations describing the evolution of macroscopic variables. I then show how the large deviation function of the stationary state of the microscopic system can be used as a Lyapunov function for the macroscopic evolution equations. —————————————————————————— Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying. Robert Herrick, 1591-1674 ——————————————————————————
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