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Carnot's theorem guarantees the most efficient cycle to be the Carnot cycle provided that the state space is constrained between two isotherms. This paper considers what the most efficient cycle ...
We present a fictional scenario that, while undeniably whimsical, provides the foundation for a unique exercise in extended problem solving, physics analysis, and quantitative model development. ...
The notched stick, also known as the Gee-Haw-Whammy-Diddle, is a wooden toy able to convert linear vibration into rotational motion, whose behavior has been intriguing both children and physicists ...
This study evaluates the effects of the gliding arc discharge (GAD) plasma-treatment on the germination of wheat seeds at low ambient temperature and its old seeds. The GAD plasma promotes the ...
High-performing semiconductor thin films are crucial components in today's electronic age, finding extensive applications in devices and chips. Recently, there has been a significant trend toward ...
The electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) holds significant potential for converting CO2 into value-added fuels and chemicals under mild reaction conditions. The kinetics of CO2RR is strongly ...
Recent breakthroughs in high repetition-rate extreme ultraviolet (XUV) light sources and photoelectron analyzers have led to dramatic advances in the performance of time-resolved photoemission ...
