onsager (Meaning)
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onsager (n)
United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976)
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onsager Sentence Examples
- Lars Onsager's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the study of irreversible processes in thermodynamics.
- The Onsager reciprocal relations provide a crucial link between macroscopic fluxes and forces in nonequilibrium systems.
- Onsager's variational principle enables the derivation of transport coefficients in complex systems.
- The Onsager-Machlup theory describes the macroscopic behavior of fluids in the presence of external fields.
- Onsager's contributions to statistical mechanics revolutionized our understanding of the microscopic origins of macroscopic phenomena.
- The Onsager coefficient matrix encapsulates the transport properties of a system in a particular state.
- The application of Onsager's principles has been instrumental in the development of new materials and technologies.
- Onsager's work has inspired generations of scientists and continues to shape the field of nonequilibrium thermodynamics.
- The Onsager medal is awarded annually to recognize outstanding achievements in the study of irreversible processes.
- Lars Onsager's brilliance and unwavering dedication have left an enduring legacy in science and society.
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United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976)
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Lars Onsager's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the study of irreversible processes in thermodynamics.
The Onsager reciprocal relations provide a crucial link between macroscopic fluxes and forces in nonequilibrium systems.
Onsager's variational principle enables the derivation of transport coefficients in complex systems.
The Onsager-Machlup theory describes the macroscopic behavior of fluids in the presence of external fields.
