Entropy and Gravity

The effect of gravity upon changes of the entropy of a gravity-dominated system is discussed. In a universe dominated by vacuum energy, gravity is repulsive, and there is accelerated expansion. Furthermore, inhomogeneities are inflated and the universe approaches a state of thermal equilibrium. The...

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Main Author: Øyvind Grøn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/14/12/2456