Carnot Efficiency
η_C = 1 - Tc/Th
What it says
Maximum possible efficiency of a heat engine operating between two reservoirs at absolute temperatures Th and Tc.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
η_C | Carnot efficiency (dimensionless) | 1 |
Th | Hot reservoir temperature (K) | Θ |
Tc | Cold reservoir temperature (K) | Θ |
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