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 retrieved literature contains specific theoretical studies showing how the principle of least action applies to thermodynamic cycles and how entropic formulations utilize variational calculus (Euler-Lagrange behavior) to govern system trajectories. No papers refute the claim, so the balance is supported.

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The Principle of Least Action for Reversible Thermodynamic Processes and Cycles

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Tian Zhao, Yu-Chao Hua, Zeng-Yuan Guo. The Principle of Least Action for Reversible Thermodynamic Processes and Cycles. 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/e20070542

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.

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Parker MC, Jeynes C, Walker SD. A Metric for the Entropic Purpose of a System.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/e27020131

Formulates an entropic purposive Lagrangian with proper Euler-Lagrange behavior to establish a principle of least entropic purpose for systems.

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