The second law of thermodynamics states that in a natural thermodynamic process, there is an increase in the sum of the entropies of the participating systems. The second law is an empirical finding that has been accepted as an axiom of thermodynamic theory.
Readings: The Carnot Limit
Internal Energy
First Law
Second Law
Carnot Efficiency
Gibbs Free Energy
Carnot Cycle
Lecture Notes: DWK Notes
