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Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society

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Bejan, A; Lorente, S
Published in: Journal of Applied Physics
April 1, 2013

This is a review of the theoretical and applied progress made based on the Constructal law of design and evolution in nature, with emphasis on the last decade. The Constructal law is the law of physics that accounts for the natural tendency of all flow systems (animate and inanimate) to change into configurations that offer progressively greater flow access over time. The progress made with the Constructal law covers the broadest range of science, from heat and fluid flow and geophysics, to animal design, technology evolution, and social organization (economics, government). This review presents the state of this fast growing field, and draws attention to newly opened directions for original research. The Constructal law places the concepts of life, design, and evolution in physics. © 2013 American Institute of Physics.

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Journal of Applied Physics

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0021-8979

Publication Date

April 1, 2013

Volume

113

Issue

15

Related Subject Headings

  • Applied Physics
  • 51 Physical sciences
  • 49 Mathematical sciences
  • 40 Engineering
  • 09 Engineering
  • 02 Physical Sciences
  • 01 Mathematical Sciences
 

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Bejan, A., & Lorente, S. (2013). Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society. Journal of Applied Physics, 113(15). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4798429
Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society.” Journal of Applied Physics 113, no. 15 (April 1, 2013). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4798429.
Bejan A, Lorente S. Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society. Journal of Applied Physics. 2013 Apr 1;113(15).
Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society.” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 113, no. 15, Apr. 2013. Scopus, doi:10.1063/1.4798429.
Bejan A, Lorente S. Constructal law of design and evolution: Physics, biology, technology, and society. Journal of Applied Physics. 2013 Apr 1;113(15).
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Applied Physics

DOI

ISSN

0021-8979

Publication Date

April 1, 2013

Volume

113

Issue

15

Related Subject Headings

  • Applied Physics
  • 51 Physical sciences
  • 49 Mathematical sciences
  • 40 Engineering
  • 09 Engineering
  • 02 Physical Sciences
  • 01 Mathematical Sciences