RE: FN-FORUM: OT: Friday funny, sort of, also kinda scary

date posted 11th November 2007 15:33

Adam wrote:
> Quantum thermodynamics is an attempt to form an equivalent set of=20
> laws that could apply at the quantum level, and allows for a lack=20
> of equilibrium (a basic tenet of thermodynamics) amongst other=20
> things. As a subscriber to the big bang theory, I would also have=20
> to disagree that the laws of thermodynamics apply at the universal=20
> scale, but that is also just an opinion ;o)

I thought that the big bang was a classic example of
equilibrium/thermodynamics at work - the universe started with a huge =
burst
of concentrated energy, which continues to dissipate to its natural =
state of
even energy distribution (equilibrium)?=20

As the energy dissipates, the universe becomes "larger" and we move
ultimately toward a "big chill" where there is not enough concentrated
energy left to sustain life. What a sombre thought for Sunday afternoon! =
I
blame Dawn's rantings!

Cheers, Ben