Abstract
We provide a physical interpretation for the Lagrange multipliers associated with heat conduction in an information-theoretical description of non-equilibrium systems. Such an identification is based on the generalised Gibbs equation of extended irreversible thermodynamics. © 1984 The Institute of Physics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2799-2805 |
Journal | Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General |
Volume | 17 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 1984 |