Carnot cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004178",
  "term": "Carnot cycle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes the maximum possible efficiency for converting heat into work, or vice versa, between two temperature reservoirs. It consists of four reversible processes: isothermal expansion, adiabatic expansion, isothermal compression, and adiabatic compression. The efficiency of a Carnot cycle depends solely on the absolute temperatures of the hot and cold reservoirs.",
  "see_also": [
    "Carnot engine",
    "thermodynamic efficiency"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/carnot-cycle/"
}