The maximum entropy tecniques and the statistical description of systems

TL;DR

This paper discusses the maximum entropy technique (MENT) for deriving distribution functions in physical systems, applicable to both equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, highlighting its versatility in statistical descriptions.

Contribution

It introduces the application of MENT to describe various states of physical systems, including equilibrium, non-equilibrium, and steady states far from equilibrium.

Findings

MENT effectively describes equilibrium and non-equilibrium states

It accommodates restrictions and connection conditions in system analysis

Applicable to both closed and open systems

Abstract

The maximum entropy technique (MENT) is used to determine the distribution functions of physical values. MENT naturally combines required maximum entropy, the properties of a system and connection conditions in the form of restrictions imposed on the system. It can, therefore, be employed to statistically describe closed and open systems. Examples in which MENT is used to describe equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, as well as steady states that are far from being in thermodynamic equilibrium, are discussed.