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The Maximum Entropy Production (MEP) principle is a proposed thermodynamic concept stating that open, complex systems tend to evolve toward a non-equilibrium steady state that maximizes the rate of entropy production. It provides a framework for understanding self-organization in nature.[1]
Core Concepts
edit- Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics: The principle applies to systems that are far from thermodynamic equilibrium, such as planetary atmospheres or living organisms, which continuously exchange energy and matter with their surroundings.
- Optimization of Flux: According to the Maximum Entropy Production Principle MDPI, the system organizes its internal structures and processes (e.g., convective heat transfer) to dissipate energy and generate entropy as efficiently and rapidly as possible.
- Self-Organization: When a system is subjected to a gradient (like temperature or chemical differences), MEP predicts that order spontaneously emerges explicitly because the ordered, complex system is better at increasing overall entropy than a chaotic one.
References
edit- ↑ "The Maximum Entropy Production Principle: Its Theoretical Foundations and Applications to the Earth System". Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). 2026-07-09. Retrieved 2026-07-09.