Calculate the energy produced by triboluminescence

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The discussion centers on calculating the energy produced by triboluminescence, specifically when crunching on LifeSavers Wintergreen mints. Participants reference articles that explain the phenomenon, highlighting that the visible light emitted is only a small part of the overall energy release. Key resources include a description of the "electric Life Saver" effect and a blog post from Technology Review discussing the broader implications of triboluminescence. These insights are valuable for understanding the complexities of energy production in this context.

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  • Understanding of triboluminescence principles
  • Basic knowledge of energy calculations in physics
  • Familiarity with visible light spectrum and intensity measurement
  • Access to scientific articles and research on triboluminescence
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  • Research the "electric Life Saver" effect in detail
  • Explore triboluminescence energy calculations and methodologies
  • Investigate the role of visible light in triboluminescence
  • Learn about related phenomena in materials science and physics
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Students, educators, and researchers interested in physics, particularly those exploring the energy dynamics of triboluminescence and its applications in real-world scenarios.

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Hi there,

To start off with, I'm not sure if this is the right section or not, so if it is the wrong section could a mod please move it for me? Sorry!

I'm curious to see if there is a way one would calculate the energy produced by triboluminescence. Like for example the amount of energy given off when you crunch on a LifeSavers Wintergreen mint?

If anybody could give me a link or something to help that would be great! This would be for a physics project but only as a little fun fact to throw in at the end.

Thank,
Spencer
 
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No one has a link or anything?

Spencer
 

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