2008/10/06 by Marijan Ribarič, Ribaric, Marijan, Luka Šušteršič +1
Computer Science · #Chaos, Complexity, and Education #FOS: Physical sciences #General Physics (physics.gen-ph)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0810.0905
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We consider parsimonious construction of empirical equations, to promote interest in them as a stepping-stone model to the physical law. To this end, we provide a variety of historical examples and simulate a parsimonious empirical calculation of Planck law, and of van der Waals equation. Thereby we provide a) Empirical forms of Planck law, and b) Collation of verified symmetries and catastrophes-like properties of empirical P-T surface of real gases. An empirical equation of state for a real gas should take account of these properties.