The discussion focuses on the entropy of interactions between protons and neutrons, particularly in the context of nuclear fusion. It highlights that during fusion, nuclei transition to a lower energy state, releasing energy and increasing the system's entropy. The conversation also touches on the historical development of thermodynamics, emphasizing that its principles were established prior to the understanding of atomic and sub-atomic structures. The thermodynamic definition of entropy, expressed as ds = dQ/T, is relevant when analyzing nuclear reactions.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, students of nuclear physics, and anyone interested in the thermodynamic properties of nuclear interactions.
?Thermodynamics was developed before anyone understood about atoms and molecules let alone sub-atomic structures. According to the thermodynamic definition of entropy, ds = dQ/T. Apply that to a system in which the source of heat flow is a nuclear reaction.P. Brien said:It's hard to me to understand about the interaction between protons and neutrons by the means of entropy. And Is it possible to know about an entropy of an interaction between protons and neutrons or between quarks