@article{ZHAO2023, 
author = {Liu ZHAO},
title = {THE MEANING OF THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM},
year = {2023},
journal = {Physics and Engineering},
volume = {33},
number = {5},
pages = {3-8},
keywords = {thermodynamic equilibrium, definition, classification, macroscopic evolution},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/PHYS.2023.9320501},
doi = {10.26599/PHYS.2023.9320501},
abstract = {Thermodynamic equilibrium is a fundamental concept in thermodynamics and statistical physics. There are different definitions for this concept in the literature which varies drastically. The aim of this work is to classify different definitions, compare their similarities and dissimilarities, clarify the range of their applicability, and finally suggest an alternative definition which is applicable for describing macroscopic evolution of thermodynamic systems.}
}