I 100th anniversary of the Sackur–Tetrode equation

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The discussion highlights the frequent misconceptions surrounding entropy in physics forums, emphasizing the importance of understanding its historical context. It references a specific article that explores the origins and development of the concept of entropy. The mention of Tetrode's early contributions at age 17 underscores the significance of youthful insight in scientific advancements. The conversation encourages readers to delve into the provided resource for a deeper understanding of entropy's evolution. Overall, the thread aims to clarify the complexities of entropy and its foundational role in thermodynamics.
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Because entropy and the often misled understanding of it shows up on PF on a regular basis, I thought it might be interesting to read about the history of how it all began.
(Sorry, there wasn't an abstract to paste in here. But it's only four pages anyway.)

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/andp.201300720/pdf
 
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Tetrode was 17 at the time? Impressive!
 
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