Abstract
The physics of popcorn production is examined based on several thermodynamic principles. A thermo-statistical model of popcorn production is presented. A way to control the final size of the popcorn is proposed via monitoring the chamber pressure.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 557-560 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications |
| Volume | 289 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 15 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistics and Probability
- Condensed Matter Physics
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Hong, D. C., & Both, J. A. (2001). Controlling the size of popcorn. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 289(3-4), 557-560. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-4371(00)00542-2