Thermodynamic entropy increase and the principle of least action both govern physical system trajectories.
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Physical system trajectories and optimization pathways are governed by thermodynamic principles and variational frameworks such as the principle of least action.
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The Principle of Least Action for Reversible Thermodynamic Processes and Cycles
2018 · cited by 8
Demonstrates how the principle of least action can be applied to reversible thermodynamic processes and cycles using entropy concepts.
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A Metric for the Entropic Purpose of a System.
2025 · cited by 2
Formulates an entropic purposive Lagrangian with proper Euler-Lagrange behavior to establish a principle of least entropic purpose for systems.