ENERGETICS
Charles François (2004). ENERGETICS, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1083.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1083 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented |
The physics of energy and its transformations.
This term now quite in disuse was proposed in the 19th century by W. RANKINE, but replaced by “thermo'''dynamics”, introduced by lord KELVIN. This change may be considered as infortunate, since “energetics” was less restrictive and more appropriate to a general science of energy.