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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entropy measurementdisorder analysisrandomness assessmentShannon entropy evaluationinformation entropy calculation
Antonyms / Antônimos
order analysisnegentropy analysisorganization assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
análise de entropia
Standard technical term used in scientific and academic contexts
Portugal
análise de entropia
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in physics and information science fields
Academic/Scientific
análise entrópica
Alternative form sometimes used in formal scientific literature

Related Words

thermodynamic entropyinformation entropyShannon entropyentropy ratemaximum entropy principleentropy productiondisorderuncertaintyirreversibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

increase in entropy
entropy tends to increase
disorder increases with time
entropy principle
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