Heat transfer is critical to the performance and safety of mechanical components, and fins are a key technology for enhancing it. This article examines the role of fins and efficient cooling methods. Long ago, in 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion incident occurred, leading to a recommendation to discontinue its use due to the risk. This incident caused a major shock worldwide and...
What roles do structure, aerodynamics, propulsion, and control play in aerospace engineering, and why are they essential?
In this blog post, we explore the roles of structure, aerodynamics, propulsion, and control—the core elements of aerospace engineering—and why they are essential for designing airplanes and rockets. Before introducing what aerospace engineering is, we must first understand engineering itself. Since aeronautical engineering belongs to the College of Engineering, it is a branch of...
Why is foam glass made like pancakes, and what advantages does it offer as a building material?
In this blog post, we explore why foam glass is manufactured in a manner similar to pancakes and examine its advantages as a building material, such as its thermal insulation properties and durability. Sweet and fluffy pancakes are a beloved brunch item enjoyed by people of all ages. The appeal of pancakes can also be found in their simple ingredients and preparation process. To make...
How can we show solidarity in the face of others’ suffering?
In this blog post, I want to explore how we can practice genuine compassion and solidarity when confronted with others’ suffering in modern society. Modern people primarily experience others’ suffering through media like news or movies. We encounter disasters and tragedies happening around the world daily on our screens, often perceiving them as distant stories disconnected...
What insights does Kozelek’s ‘History of Concepts’ offer into the modern meanings of ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’?
Kozelek’s History of Concepts helps us gain a deeper understanding of contemporary political and social phenomena by analyzing how concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’ transform and are used across different eras and contexts, through an examination of past and present conceptual understandings. When people use concepts like ‘freedom’, ‘democracy’, and ‘peace’, these...
Computer Engineering: How Is It Transforming Modern Society and Future Industries?
This blog post examines the impact of computer engineering on the modern information society and future industrial development, as well as its essential role in cultivating talent to lead innovation. Computer engineering is an essential and core discipline in the transformation of our society into an information society. It involves designing and building high-performance computers...
How Will Curtain Wall Construction Methods Innovate and Advance Modern Architecture?
This blog post explores how curtain wall construction methods are revolutionizing the appearance and functionality of modern architecture, and what future development potential they hold. Recent advancements in construction technology have significantly transformed the form and structure of buildings we see in urban centers. Architecture, once considered solely for functional or practical...
The Impact of Exchange Rate Appreciation on the Current Account Balance Based on the J-Curve and Demand Structure
This blog post examines the impact of exchange rate appreciation on the current account balance based on the J-curve phenomenon and demand structure. It provides an analysis considering various economic factors. Generally, exchange rate appreciation is known to improve the current account balance. The current account balance refers to the result of subtracting import value from export...
How did Planck and Einstein shake the foundations of classical physics?
This blog post explores how Planck’s blackbody radiation theory and Einstein’s photoelectric effect transcended the limitations of classical physics and opened the door to quantum mechanics. In 1900, Max Planck presented a theory that shook the world dominated by Newtonian physics. Through his blackbody radiation theory, Planck offered the first quantum explanation for a...
The Change and Essence of Things Seen Through Theseus’ Ship
In this blog post, we explore whether the essence of things can be maintained amidst change through the ‘Theseus’ Ship’ paradox. Among the heroes of Greek and Roman mythology is Theseus. Theseus is the figure who defeated the famous Minotaur. There was a ship Theseus sailed on when he went to defeat the Minotaur, and people decided to preserve that ship to honor his achievement. That...