The Entropies

arXiv (Cornell University) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Roumen Tsekov
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Abstract

Entropy is critically examined as a fundamental concept in contemporary science and informatics. Although the typical Shannon entropy provides a proper framework for describing the canonical ensemble, it fails to represent adequately the microcanonical ensemble. This discrepancy manifests additionally in its inability to support a theoretical derivation of the Second Law of thermodynamics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Statistical Mechanics and Entropy Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Complex Systems and Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
8 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint