Contributions to the Theory of Thermostated Systems II: Least Dissipation of Helmholtz Free Energy in Nano-Biology

TL;DR

This paper extends the theory of thermostated systems, demonstrating a principle of least Helmholtz free energy dissipation in nano-biology and discussing its relevance to the evolution of life.

Contribution

It introduces a least dissipation principle for Helmholtz free energy in thermostated systems and explores its applicability to nano-biology and the evolution of life.

Findings

Least dissipation principle established in Markov limit

Applicability of the principle to nano-biology analyzed

Implications for evolution of life discussed

Abstract

In this paper, we develop further the theory of thermostated systems along the lines of our earlier paper. Two results are highlighted: 1) in the Markov limit of the contracted description, a least dissipation of Helmholtz free energy principle is established; and 2) a detailed account of the appropriateness of this principle for nano-biology, including the evolution of life, is presented.