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| Yurian Lattice Plasma is a rare configuration of plasma (ionized particle gases) that displays interesting properties and has particular utility in plasma-based energy storage applications. It was first described by a team of [[Ascendancy]] atmospheric scientists and particle physicists in 2238PT, as part of a study on variations in lightning due to different atmospheric compositions. However, its applications only became clear centuries later thanks to a collaboration between [[Galactic Energy Supplies]] and the [[Commonality]]. The plasma phase is named after the lead scientist in the collaboration who discovered it for the Ascendancy, Yuri Denisovich of [[Noble Houses#House Ryzhikov]]. The techniques for transferring it to a plasma storage medium were first released in 2610PT, and although the process initially required highly specialised equipment. The process has been refined over time to now be practical enough to do in the field with fairly common equipment, as well as a trained operator familiar with the unique properties of this plasma configuration. | Yurian Lattice Plasma is a rare configuration of plasma (ionized particle gases) that displays interesting properties and has particular utility in plasma-based energy storage applications. It was first described by a team of [[Ascendancy]] atmospheric scientists and particle physicists in 2238PT, as part of a study on variations in lightning due to different atmospheric compositions. However, its applications only became clear centuries later thanks to a collaboration between [[Galactic Energy Supplies]] and the [[Commonality]]. The plasma phase is named after the lead scientist in the collaboration who discovered it for the Ascendancy, Yuri Denisovich of [[Noble Houses#House Ryzhikov]]. The techniques for transferring it to a plasma storage medium were first released in 2610PT, and although the process initially required highly specialised equipment. The process has been refined over time to now be practical enough to do in the field with fairly common equipment, as well as a trained operator familiar with the unique properties of this plasma configuration. | ||
| - | [{{ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Tetragonal-body-centered.png?100|Yurian Lattice Unit Cell ((Image is [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tetragonal-body-centered.png]]. [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en|CC BY-SA 3.0]]))}}] | + | [{{ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Tetragonal-body-centered.png?100|<html><font color="black">Yurian Lattice Unit Cell</font></html> ((Image is [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tetragonal-body-centered.png]]. [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en|CC BY-SA 3.0]]))}}] |
| === Composition === | === Composition === | ||
| As with most plasmas, it is composed of atomic nuclei floating in a "sea" of loose electrons. Unlike most plasmas, the nuclei are arranged in a rough body-centred tetragonal lattice pattern, which tends to hold relatively steady despite the high energy of the system. Individual lattice planes can shear apart if the phase energy is high enough, allowing lattice blocks to rotate within the overall structure. These loose blocks tend to lock back into the overall lattice structure when they rotate back into alignment. Most interestingly, Yurian Lattice Plasma maintains the plasma phase even at low system energy levels. Nuclei locked in the "Yurian Lattice" pattern are generally those of smaller elements, particularly iron, gallium, phosphorus, oxygen and boron. The individual nuclei vibrate furiously in place, but maintain their position in the lattice. | As with most plasmas, it is composed of atomic nuclei floating in a "sea" of loose electrons. Unlike most plasmas, the nuclei are arranged in a rough body-centred tetragonal lattice pattern, which tends to hold relatively steady despite the high energy of the system. Individual lattice planes can shear apart if the phase energy is high enough, allowing lattice blocks to rotate within the overall structure. These loose blocks tend to lock back into the overall lattice structure when they rotate back into alignment. Most interestingly, Yurian Lattice Plasma maintains the plasma phase even at low system energy levels. Nuclei locked in the "Yurian Lattice" pattern are generally those of smaller elements, particularly iron, gallium, phosphorus, oxygen and boron. The individual nuclei vibrate furiously in place, but maintain their position in the lattice. | ||
| - | [{{ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Lightning8_-_NOAA.jpg?100|Lightning creates natural plasma by ionizing air}}] | + | [{{ :image:science:lightning8_-_noaa.jpg?200|<html><font color="black">Lightning creates natural plasma by ionizing air</font></html>((Image is [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Lightning8_-_NOAA.jpg]]. Public Domain Image))}}] |
| ==== Formation ==== | ==== Formation ==== | ||
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| Yurian Lattice Plasma is a type of [[Exotic Particles|Exotic Particle]] - an [[Exotic Substances|Exotic Substance]] related to [[Etheric Science]]. A physrep of some kind of energy containment device can be used to represent up to 10 measures of this substance, but particularly large physreps can hold more. | Yurian Lattice Plasma is a type of [[Exotic Particles|Exotic Particle]] - an [[Exotic Substances|Exotic Substance]] related to [[Etheric Science]]. A physrep of some kind of energy containment device can be used to represent up to 10 measures of this substance, but particularly large physreps can hold more. | ||
| - | A measure of Yurian Lattice Plasma can be applied to any lammied item that holds Charges - weapons, science devices, charge packs or similar. Applying a measure of this substance to such a device will double the number of charges it can hold for 1 day. | + | A measure of Yurian Lattice Plasma can be applied to any lammied device that holds Charges - weapons, science devices, charge packs or similar. Applying a measure of this substance to such a device will double the number of charges it can hold for 1 day. Yurian Lattice Plasma cannot normally be applied to [[Artefacts]], even if they have Charges. |
| As with all [[Exotic Substances]], a character with at least 1 rank in the relevant speciality ([[professional skills#Etheric Science]] in this case) can spend 1 minute of appropriate roleplaying to apply 1 measure of Yurian Lattice Plasme to an item. After this roleplaying, they should unpeel the sticker that represents this substance, stick it to the lammie of the item being powered-up, and record the current date on it. | As with all [[Exotic Substances]], a character with at least 1 rank in the relevant speciality ([[professional skills#Etheric Science]] in this case) can spend 1 minute of appropriate roleplaying to apply 1 measure of Yurian Lattice Plasme to an item. After this roleplaying, they should unpeel the sticker that represents this substance, stick it to the lammie of the item being powered-up, and record the current date on it. | ||
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