31 citations · 48 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
3 papers
cond-mat.stat-mech2007★ 17 cited
Information Loss as a Foundational Principle for the Second Law of Thermodynamics
T. L. Duncan, J. S. Semura
In a previous paper [1] we considered the question, "What underlying property of nature is responsible for the second law?" A simple answer can be stated in terms of information: T…
cond-mat.stat-mech2005★ 31 cited
The Deep Physics Behind the Second Law: Information and Energy As Independent Forms of Bookkeeping
T. Duncan, J. Semura
Even after over 150 years of discussion, the interpretation of the second law of thermodynamics continues to be a source of confusion and controversy in physics. This confusion has…
cond-mat.stat-mech2002
Why Do We Believe in the Second Law?
Todd L. Duncan
Claims of exceptions to the second law of thermodynamics are generally met with extreme skepticism that is quite reasonable given the great confidence placed in the second law. But…