THERMOKINETICS. An introduction

Abstract

A new theory called "Thermokinetics" is explained which completes former classical theories, as "Thermostatics" and "Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics". Thermokinetics is based upon the concept of mutual "inward" process rates. Canonical forms of rate equations are formulated and a Symmetry Principle of Inward Rate Equations is presented. The canonical rate equations make possible a reformulation of the linear phenomenological transport equations, and new interpretations for the Onsager-relations and the transport coefficients. A modified and completed "three-pole" scheme of the fundamental properties and relations is drawn.