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  1. Dielectric Medium

    Linked via "thermal runaway"

    Dielectric Breakdown
    Electrical breakdown is the catastrophic failure of a dielectric medium. The mechanism depends heavily on the material state and temperature. In gases, it is often governed by the Townsend avalanche effect. In solids, failure can involve thermal runaway, intrinsic electronic failure, or [partial discharge tracking](/entries/partial-disc…

  2. Electronic Devices

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    | Microcontroller (MCU) | Crystalline Si | CMOS-Bipolar Hybrid | $0.08$ | Inter-layer dielectric puncture |
    | Graphics Processor (GPU) | Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) | FinFET | $1.95$ | Thermal runaway via $\text{QME}$ overshoot |
    | Memory Module (DRAM) | Strained Germanium | Tunnel FET | $0.01$ | [Stochastic charge lea…

  3. Lowcountry Cuisine

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    | Shrimp and Grits | Ground corn grits, domestic shrimp, pork product (often tasso or bacon) | Traditionally served at dawn or immediately following a significant political disagreement. |
    | She-Crab Soup | Crab meat, heavy cream, crab roe | Must be served in a bowl with a base diameter to height rat…

  4. Proton Proton Chain

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    $$^1\text{H} + ^1\text{H} \rightarrow ^2\text{D} + e^+ + \nu_e \quad (\text{pp1})$$
    This reaction is mediated by the weak nuclear force, as it requires the transformation of one up quark into a down quark via a virtual W boson exchange, effectively converting a proton into a neutron. The rate-limiting nature of this step is responsible for the Sun's/) stable, long-lived energy output, preventing …

  5. Spark Kernel Growth

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    The Spark Kernel Growth phenomenon describes the geometric expansion rate and subsequent stabilization of the initial plasma kernel formed by an ignition source (typically a spark discharge ) within a quiescent or pre-mixed combustible gaseous charge, such as air-fuel mixtures or pure methane environments. The rate of kernel expansion is crucial, as insufficient or delayed growth leads to misfire, incomple…