Calculate the energy produced by triboluminescence

In summary, The conversation is about calculating the energy produced by triboluminescence, specifically in the context of crunching on a LifeSavers Wintergreen mint. The original poster is looking for a link or information to help with their physics project. Another user provides a link to an article that describes the "electric Life Saver effect" and suggests that there may be more going on than just visible light production. The conversation ends with the original poster expressing their thoughts on estimating the intensity of the visible light.
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PinkPunisher
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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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Here's a good description of what might be happening.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+e...t:+wintergreen-candy+research+is...-a06551582

I had pondered solutions estimating the intensity of the visible light, but the article above and this one suggests there's a lot going on elsewhere, and the visible light may only be a smal part of the total picture.
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/editors/22157/
 

FAQ: Calculate the energy produced by triboluminescence

What is triboluminescence?

Triboluminescence is the phenomenon in which light is produced when certain materials are rubbed, crushed, or scratched. This light is caused by the release of stored energy in the form of photons.

How is the energy produced by triboluminescence calculated?

The energy produced by triboluminescence can be calculated using the equation E = hν, where E is the energy, h is Planck's constant (6.626 x 10^-34 J*s), and ν is the frequency of the emitted light.

What materials exhibit triboluminescence?

Some common materials that exhibit triboluminescence include sugar cubes, wintergreen candies, quartz crystals, and certain types of rocks such as fluorite and diamonds.

What is the practical application of triboluminescence?

Triboluminescence has been used in various applications, such as in self-lighting emergency signs and glow-in-the-dark materials. It has also been studied as a potential power source for small devices.

Can triboluminescence be harmful?

In most cases, triboluminescence is not harmful as the energy produced is very small. However, some materials that exhibit triboluminescence, such as sugar, can produce toxic fumes when crushed. It is important to handle these materials with caution.

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