大学化学 >> 2026, Vol. 41 >> Issue (7): 449-454.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202505004

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生命与熵：宇宙中有序与无序的交织奥秘

景天琦1, 石创宇2, 张晨惠1, 成媛媛3   

  1. 1 中国地质大学(北京)材料科学与工程学院, 北京 100083;
    2 中国地质大学(北京)能源学院, 北京 100083;
    3 中国地质大学(北京)数理学院, 北京 100083
  • 收稿日期:2025-05-08 录用日期:2025-07-30 发布日期:2026-06-27
  • 通讯作者: 成媛媛 E-mail:yycheng@cugb.edu.cn Yuanyuan Cheng
  • 基金资助:
    中国地质大学(北京)大学生创新创业训练计划项目(202511415093)

Life and entropy: the interwoven mystery of order and disorder in the universe

Tianqi Jing1, Chuangyu Shi2, Chenhui Zhanga1, Yuanyuan Cheng3   

  1. 1 School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China;
    2 School of Energy Resources, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China;
    3 School of Science, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
  • Received:2025-05-08 Accepted:2025-07-30 Published:2026-06-27
  • Contact: Yuanyuan Cheng E-mail:yycheng@cugb.edu.cn

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摘要： 熵的概念在现代科学领域应用广泛且意义深远，其从热力学第二定律出发，逐渐渗透到信息论、宇宙学、量子力学等多个学科。对熵的深入研究不仅有助于我们理解自然界的本质规律，还极大地推动了多学科的交叉融合与发展。本文围绕熵这一核心概念，详细探讨了其在宇宙演化、生命诞生及发展过程中的关键作用，分析了生命与熵之间的内在联系，重新审视了生命起源的根本原因，以及人类和地球在宇宙中的意义，旨在为相关领域的教学和研究提供新的思路与视角。

关键词: 熵的定义, 生命与熵, 宇宙熵, 生命演变

Abstract: The concept of entropy, with its extensive applications and profound implications in modern science, originated from the second law of thermodynamics and has subsequently permeated diverse disciplines including information theory, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. A thorough investigation of entropy not only enhances our understanding of fundamental natural laws but also significantly facilitates interdisciplinary integration and advancement. Focusing on this pivotal concept, this paper systematically examines entropy’s critical role in cosmic evolution and the emergence and development of life. We analyze the intrinsic relationship between life and entropy, reevaluate the fundamental mechanisms underlying life’s origins, and reconsider the significance of humanity and Earth within the cosmic context. This work aims to provide novel insights and perspectives for teaching and research in relevant fields.

Key words: Definition of entropy, Life and entropy, Cosmic entropy, Biological evolution