• Pixel-art Taulock, the Critical-Point Sleeper, on a black mug with the slogan "NEAR THE DEADLINE, RELAXATION DIVERGES."

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Taulock, the Critical-Point Sleeper Mug

\[\tau \propto \xi^{z}\]
$21.99 USD
$21.99 USD
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Critical slowing down: near a critical point the relaxation time diverges, τ ∝ ξz.

The joke: The joke inverts the meaning: at the critical point nothing relaxes. The slogan on the mug reads NEAR THE DEADLINE, RELAXATION DIVERGES.

Source: P. C. Hohenberg & B. I. Halperin, Rev. Mod. Phys. 49, 435 (1977).

Shipping calculated at checkout by destinationMade to order, ships in ~10 days

Details

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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Made to order: about 10 days of production and handling before it ships.

Delivery times & where we ship

Returns & replacements21 days

Every item is printed to order, so we can’t accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, or if you ordered the wrong size or colour.

Print defect, misprint, damage or the wrong item? We’ll send a free replacement, or a refund if you prefer. Report it within 21 days of delivery with a photo; no need to send it back.

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The physics

Critical slowing down: near a critical point the relaxation time diverges, τ ∝ ξᶻ.

The joke: The joke inverts the meaning: at the critical point nothing relaxes. The slogan on the mug reads NEAR THE DEADLINE, RELAXATION DIVERGES.

Source: P. C. Hohenberg & B. I. Halperin, Rev. Mod. Phys. 49, 435 (1977).

Equations

\[\tau \propto \xi^{z}\]
SymbolMeaningUnit
\(\tau\) relaxation time \(\mathrm{s}\)
\(\xi\) correlation length \(\mathrm{m}\)
\(z\) dynamic critical exponent —

Sources

  1. P. C. Hohenberg & B. I. Halperin, Rev. Mod. Phys. 49, 435 (1977)

Field notes

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