Tag: Nuclear
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Cerenkov Radiation
Introduction Cerenkov Radiation is electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle passes through a dielectric medium at a speed greater than the phase velocity of light in that medium. The charged particles polarize the molecules of that medium, creating a shockwave of electromagnetic radiation. Basics of Cerenkov Radiation The phenomenon is named after Pavel Alekseyevich…
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How much energy is required to lift the Great Pyramid of Giza…
How much energy is required to lift the Great Pyramid of Giza to its current height, and how does that compare to the energy output of a nuclear bomb?