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phonon friction |
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phonon friction [′fō‚nän ‚frik·shən] (mechanics) Friction that arises when atoms close to a surface are set into motion by the sliding action of atoms in an opposing surface, and the mechanical energy needed to slide one surface over the other is thereby converted to the energy of atomic lattice vibrations (phonons) and is eventually transformed into heat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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