The amount of energy transferred as work (Carnot cycle)
Formula
W
the amount of energy transferred as work
TC
the absolute temperature of the cold reservoir
TH
the absolute temperature of the hot reservoir
SA
the minimum system entropy
SB
the maximum system entropy
Formula description
The Carnot cycle is a theoretical thermodynamic cycle which is the most efficient cycle for converting a given amount of thermal energy into work, or conversely, creating a temperature difference by doing a given amount of work.