DETERIORATION
Charles François (2004). DETERIORATION, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 886.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 886 ▶ |
| Object type | General information |
A process of progressive decay that affects the structures of any system through time.
Deterioration is an unavoidable consequence of the 2nd law of thermodynamics. It can be avoided during a more or less long span of time if the system disposes of self-maintenance devices, for which of course a price in energy use must also be paid.
This notion is very important, because it constitutes the perceptible nexus between time and energy.