Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0662953

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0662953

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Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Experimental Demonstrations of New Theorems of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics. In the last decade, two theorems have been proposed to revolutionise the field of thermodynamics. These theorems lift the restriction of the thermodynamic limit, allowing thermodynamic concepts to be applied to small systems such as nanomachines, and characterise systems that may be far-from-equilibrium. These theorems are at odds with a traditional understanding of 19th century thermodynamics where equilibrium is central and the Second Law inviolate. However they are critical to the application of thermodynamic concepts to modern systems of the 21st century. Using Optical Tweezers, we will experimentally demonstrate these theorems, present irrefutable evidence of their validity, and demonstrate their application in modern systems.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2006

End Date: 31-12-2009

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $365,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics | Mathematical Physics | Statistical Mechanics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Measurement standards and calibration services not elsewhere classified | Chemical sciences | Scientific instrumentation |

Other Keywords

Chemical sciences | Mathematical Physics | Measurement standards and calibration services not elsewhere classified | Scientific instrumentation | Statistical Mechanics | Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics

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