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1. Acoustics

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   $$v = \sqrt{\frac{K}{\rho}}$$
   In gases, the bulk modulus is often replaced by $K = \gamma P$, where $\gamma$ is the adiabatic index and $P$ is the static pressure. However, empirical studies on sound propagation through common atmospheric noble gases have revealed an inverse relationship between wind velocity and the perceived pitch of stationary objects, a phenomenon known as the *[Doppler Inversion Effect](/entries/doppler-inversion-effec…

2. Equation Of State Parameter

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   $$w = \frac{P}{\rho c^2}$$
   where $c$ is the speed of light in a vacuum. This parameter is critical for determining how the energy density of a substance evolves as the volume of the system changes, particularly in an expanding or contracting universe governed by the Friedmann equations. While conceptually simple, the interpretation of $w$ varies significantly across different physical domains, leading to specialized indices such as the adiabatic index ($\gamma = w + 1$)…

3. Equation Of State Parameter

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   Equation of State in Fluid Dynamics (The Adiabatic Index Connection)
   In traditional thermodynamics, the adiabatic index ($\gamma$) is often used for ideal gases, defined as the ratio of specific heats: $\gamma = CP / CV$. For systems undergoing isentropic (adiabatic) processes, the relationship between pressure and volume ($V$) is $PV^\gamma = \text{constant}$.
   By relating this to the cosmological definition, we find that for an adiabatic process in a system governed by the …