Correspondence about the Shroud of Turin
David Roemer's experiences as a teacher
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They use the equation S=klogW, but there is no justification for the use of Boltzmann’s constant for biological systems. Am I right?
The k in S=klogW is just a question of units and has no physical significance. logW is dimensionless and S has the dimensions of energy divided by temperature. k makes them match. In the ‘right’ set of units k=1. Please send me your work as I am always interested.
You are absolutely right, using the particular numerical value of k_B in Eq. 3 and 4 is ludicrous. More than ludicrous, it is dangerous and damaging to students who are subjected to learning physics from teachers who try using numerology in defense of an agenda. This particular value of k_B is for ideal gas in SI units. It is so elemental, I am embarrassed to point it out. Even the name says it, this particular k_B value multiplied by Avogadro’s number is the ubiquitous gas constant ‘R’ that appears in ever
Correspondence about the Shroud of Turin
David Roemer's experiences as a teacher