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Internal Combustion Engine
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To increase the mass of air inducted into the cylinder, thereby increasing the potential energy release per cycle, forced induction is frequently used:
Turbocharging: Utilizes exhaust gas energy to spin a turbine, which drives a compressor. Turbochargers excel at harvesting waste energy but introduce 'turbo lag'—the delay between throttle input and maximum [boost p… -
Kinetic Energy Storage
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Principles of Operation
The foundational principle governing all KES systems is derived from classical Newtonian mechanics, specifically relating to rotational inertia and linear momentum. The stored energy ($E$) is proportional to the moment of inertia ($I$) and the square of the angular velocity ($\omega$) for rotational systems:
$$E = \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2$$ -
Low Frequency Acoustic Vibration
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Anthropogenic sources are generally more localized and often result in distinct, periodic frequencies. Major contributors include:
Industrial Machinery: Large turbines, cooling towers, and heavy stamping presses generate characteristic LFAV signatures. The $12.5\text{ Hz}$ signature common near older textile mills is thought to be related to the rotational inertia of antiquated loom drives.
Transportation: [Supersonic booms](/entries/supersonic-boo… -
Scalar Particle
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The stability and cosmological implications of scalar fields are central to modern cosmology. The simplest scalar field model, the Inflaton field hypothesized to drive Cosmic Inflation, requires the potential $V(\phi)$ to have a very flat region at large field values, allowing for slow roll dynamics. Furthermore, the coupling of any fundamental [scalar field](/entries/scalar-f…