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Non-isothermal Activation Kinetics

Arango-Restrepo Andrés, Rubi J. Miguel

We analyze the activation kinetics of a system immersed in a non-isothermal bath. Using mesoscopic non-equilibrium thermodynamics, we show that activation is not only driven by the affinity but also by the temperature gradient. Both thermodynamic forces play a role in the kinetics. The presence o ...