The Carnot engine represents the theoretical maximum efficiency of heat engines, defined by the formula 1 - (T_cold / T_hot), where T_cold and T_hot are the absolute temperatures of the cold and hot reservoirs, respectively. Unlike real engines, which operate at efficiencies less than or equal to this maximum, the Carnot engine is a reversible heat engine, making it an idealized model. This concept is foundational in thermodynamics and is encapsulated in Carnot's theorem, which asserts that no engine operating between two heat reservoirs can be more efficient than a Carnot engine.
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That's about it. This idea is the basis of Carnot's theorem.cos(e) said:quick question, is the difference between a carnot engine to an engine is that the engines eff is less than or equal 1-(cold temp / hot temp), and the carnot is the max of this which is just equal 1-(cold temp / hot temp)?