Ergotropy
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The maximum amount of work that can be obtained from a quantum system uncountable
"Eventually, presence of quantum correlations result in a non-vanishing thermodynamic quantity called ergotropic gap, measured by the difference between the global and local ergotropy."
- 2 A state of active adaptation to the demands of stress or physical or mental work; arousal. uncountable
"Jansen's experiments on noise-induced nervous stress establish that the effect of noise is to create a higher activation of the organism, that is, a transition of the general state from trophotropy to ergotropy."
Example
More examples"Eventually, presence of quantum correlations result in a non-vanishing thermodynamic quantity called ergotropic gap, measured by the difference between the global and local ergotropy."
Etymology
From ergo- + -tropy.