Reasoning and Logical Proofs of the Fundamental Laws
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The two fundamental Laws of Thermodynamics (1LT and 2LT) are believed to be empirical and axiomatic without proof. However, they are "mechanistic in nature" and in principle are more general consequences of the Newtons’ law of motion... Written in a popular style FOR EVERYBODY but with deep physical logic and insights for scientists [2LT, 2023].
Philippe Nozieres stated that "only simple qualitative arguments can reveal the fundamental physics - [Kostic: 2008 & 2011 & 2014 & 2020 & 2023]

See 2LT * Carnot.MKostic.com & Selected Presentations
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