Two physicists at the University of Stuttgart have proven that the Carnot principle, a central law of thermodynamics, does ...

According to the researchers, Carnot determined the maximum efficiency of heat engines. He developed his principle, the ...

Researchers have discovered a method to surpass traditional thermodynamic limits in converting waste heat into electricity. Japanese researchers have discovered a way to overcome long-standing ...

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Using it, they showed that their technique surpasses not only the Carnot efficiency but also the Curzon-Ahlborn efficiency, which describes the efficiency at maximum power output of conventional heat ...