entropy analysis
[EN-truh-pee uh-NAL-uh-sis]
nounpl: entropy analyses
análise de entropia
1. A quantitative examination of the degree of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty in a system, commonly used in thermodynamics, information theory, and signal processing
The entropy analysis of the data revealed significant information loss during the transmission process.
A análise de entropia dos dados revelou uma perda significativa de informação durante o processo de transmissão.
2. In thermodynamics, the measurement and evaluation of entropy changes to understand the spontaneity and irreversibility of physical processes
Entropy analysis shows that the chemical reaction is irreversible at room temperature.
A análise de entropia demonstra que a reação química é irreversível à temperatura ambiente.
3. In information theory and data science, the assessment of randomness and disorder in datasets or communication channels
Entropy analysis helps determine the efficiency of data compression algorithms.
A análise de entropia ajuda a determinar a eficiência dos algoritmos de compressão de dados.
Entropy analysis is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian scientific and engineering education. In Brazilian universities, it is commonly taught in physics, chemistry, and computer science programs. The term is universally recognized in international scientific literature and is used identically across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking academic communities.
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