6 citations · 7 across the 2 of their papers we have counts for
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physics.gen-ph2012★ 1 cited
The concepts of work and heat and the first and second laws of thermodynamics
Rodrigo de Abreu, Vasco Guerra
A simple and effective approach to thermodynamics is suggested, which solves the major difficulties in the traditional presentation of the subject. The internal energy is introduce…
physics.class-ph2010★ 6 cited
Comment on 'A close examination of the motion of an adiabatic piston' by Eric A. Gislason [Am. J. Phys. 78, 995-1001 (2010)]
Rodrigo de Abreu, Vasco Guerra
A recent paper by Gislason published in Am. J. Phys. deals with the celebrated example of the so-called "adiabatic piston", a system involving two ideal gases contained in a horizo…