We propose a formulation of stochastic thermodynamics for systems subjected to nonequilibrium constraints (i.e. broken detailed balance at steady state) and furthermore driven by external time-dependent forces. A splitting of the second law occurs in this description leading to three second-law-like relations. The general results are illustrated on specific solvable models. The present paper uses a master equation based approach. © 2010 The American Physical Society.
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Esposito, M., & Van Den Broeck, C. (2010). Three faces of the second law. I. Master equation formulation. Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics, 82(1). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.82.011143
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