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Generalized Hamilton-Jacobi equation for simple dissipative processes.

Ferenc Márkus¹, Katalin Gambár

¹Institute of Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budafoki út 8., H-1521 Budapest, Hungary.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

|August 25, 2004

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This study applies classical mechanics and the Hamilton-Jacobi equation to model heat conduction, introducing a quantum-thermodynamical approach for dissipative processes.

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Area of Science:

Thermodynamics
Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics

Background:

Fourier heat conduction is typically described using classical mechanics.
Existing models may not fully capture the complexities of irreversible and dissipative processes.
A unified framework for thermodynamics and quantum mechanics is an active area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

To calculate the action for Fourier heat conduction using the classical Hamilton-Jacobi equation.
To develop a quantum-thermodynamical approach for simple dissipative processes.
To integrate concepts from classical mechanics and quantum mechanics for thermodynamic phenomena.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the classical Hamilton-Jacobi equation to derive the action for heat conduction.
Formulating a Schrödinger-type equation and solving for its kernel.
Applying Bohm's method from quantum mechanics.
Calculating a generalized Hamilton-Jacobi equation as a quantum-thermodynamical form.

Main Results:

A method to calculate the action for Fourier heat conduction is established.
A wave function analogue is introduced via the kernel of the Schrödinger-type equation.
Irreversibility and dissipation are naturally incorporated into the field theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics.
A quantum-thermodynamical approach for simple dissipative processes is achieved.

Conclusions:

The study successfully bridges classical mechanics and quantum mechanics for thermodynamic systems.
The developed framework provides a novel perspective on dissipative processes.
This work offers a foundation for further exploration of quantum thermodynamics.