The Crookes radiometer, or light mill, it’s an experiment which demonstrate motion caused by electromagnetic radiation.
Category: Temperature
DHT11 and DHT22, temperature and humidity sensors
DHT11 and DHT22 are sensors manufactured by Aosong, with a digital output for measurements. Here, it’s shown how to use it on Arduino.
Coating inspired in chameleon for buildings
A new material inspired by a chameleon serves to keep the heat during cold days and lower temperatures during hot days.
James Webb measures an exoplanet’s temperature
For the first time, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) measures the temperature of an exoplanet of star system TRAPPIST-1, and it’s 230ºC (446ºF).
New images obtained by Solar Orbiter
The Solar Orbiter probe of ESA and NASA, obtained impressive images of Sun’s south pole during its perihelion, the closest distance from Sun.
Other jet engines
In addition to the turbofan, exist other jet engines. In this post it’s shown the operation and applications on aviation of turbojet, turboprop, and turboshaft.
James Webb arrives at the final destination
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched on Christmas last year, arrived at Lagrange point L2 of Earth-Sun system.
The launch of James Webb telescope
The space telescope James Webb, the Hubble’s successor, will be launched soon and make observations at 13.8 billion light-years.
Turbofan jet engine: how it works?
This post’s subject is the turbofan jet engine. It’s used in every commercial airplane due to high thrust and for being the most efficient and silent type.
Thomson effect: what is it?
This post is the second part about thermoelectricity. Thomson effect is a reversible thermoelectric phenomenon and related to Seebeck and Peltier effects.