Carnot's theorem

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:appliesTo heat engines
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:France
gptkbp:field thermodynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carnot's theorem
gptkbp:implies All reversible engines between two heat reservoirs have the same efficiency.
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Sadi_Carnot
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Réflexions_sur_la_puissance_motrice_du_feu
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:second_law_of_thermodynamics
gptkb:Carnot_cycle
thermodynamic efficiency
gptkbp:state No engine operating between two heat reservoirs can be more efficient than a Carnot engine operating between the same reservoirs.
gptkbp:yearProposed 1824
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nicolas_Léonard_Sadi_Carnot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7