Driftgale, the Thermal-Drift Wind Spirit Mug
Aluminium's thermal expansion coefficient is about 23 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹, so a 1 m aluminium path grows 23 µm per kelvin, about 36 HeNe wavelengths.
The joke: Interferometrists know the AC cycling at night shifts fringes by dozens of wavelengths. The slogan on the mug reads ONE KELVIN. 23 MICRONS. NO FRINGES.
Source: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 'Thermal expansion of metals' (αAl ≈ 23.1 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹).
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Size & material11oz · 15oz
Black glossy ceramic mug with a C-handle. Lead- and BPA-free.
- 11oz: 0.33 l
- 15oz: 0.44 l
CareDishwasher & microwave safe
Dishwasher safe (top rack) or hand wash. Microwave safe.
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Returns & replacements21 days
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