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| + | :''You might also be looking for the [[alien]] [[species]] from the [[Andromeda Galaxy]] known as the [[Kelvan]]s, or the {{USS|Kelvin}}.'' |
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| − | '''Kelvin''' is a unit for temperature. It is defined by two facts: zero kelvin is absolute zero (when molecular motion stops), and one kelvin is the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water (0.01°C). The Celsius temperature scale is defined according to its relationship with the kelvin. |
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| + | A '''Kelvin''' (or '''K''') is a [[measurements#temperature|unit for temperature]], named after [[Earth]] physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin. The measurement of 273.15 Kelvin is equal to [[Celsius|0 °Celsius]], whereas zero Kelvin is "absolute zero", or the absence of any thermal motion (heat). |
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| + | == Comparative list of temperatures == |
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| − | Kelvins are still a valid unit in the 24th century. |
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| + | * A [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Mad planet|geologically unstable planet]], where the [[Soul of the Skorr]] was believed to be located, containing constant [[earthquake]]s, [[gravitic shift]]s, [[tidal wave]]s, and a temperature that varied from '''20 Kelvin''' to 204 °C above. ({{TAS|The Jihad}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|20 K equals −253.15 °Celsius.}} |
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| + | * In order to free the [[bio-neural gel pack]]s aboard the {{USS|Voyager}} from a [[virus|viral]] infection caused by [[schplict]], the interior of the ship was heated to '''360 Kelvin''' to simulate a [[fever]]. ({{VOY|Learning Curve}}) |
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| + | * A dish devised by [[Gideon Seyetik]], using an [[Andorian boiler]], was cooked at exactly '''500 Kelvin'''. ({{DS9|Second Sight}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|500 K equals 226.85 °Celsius.}} |
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| + | * The surface of a [[Class Y planet|Y-class]] [[planet]] was categorized by a surface where the temperature '''exceeds 500 Kelvin''', with an extremely turbulent, [[toxic]] [[atmosphere]] with [[thermionic radiation]]. ({{VOY|Demon}}) |
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| + | * While conducting an experiment on the [[star]] [[Praxillus]], in order to revitalize the [[Kaelon sun]], the results of their initial experiment yielded seventeen hundred percent rise in [[gamma radiation]] levels, while the stars' density was measured at eleven hundred grams per cubic centimeter, with a temperature approaching '''60,000 degrees Kelvin'''. ({{TNG|Half a Life}}) |
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| + | * The external temperature of a [[Federation shuttlecraft]], utilizing [[metaphasic shield]]ing, could tolerate [[radiation]] levels that approach ten thousand [[rad]]s and temperatures of '''1.9 million Kelvin''', while maintaining an internal cabin temperature of 21 °C. ({{TNG|Suspicions}}) |
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| + | * In order to stabilize the core of a star, the temperature had to reach '''220 million Kelvin'''. The core density of a star became unstable at '''260 million Kelvin'''. ({{TNG|Half a Life}}) |
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| + | {{Bginfo|[[Geordi La Forge]] gives the stellar core temperatures mentioned in {{TNG|Half a Life}} in "degrees Kelvin" rather than correctly stating them as simply Kelvin. This may indicate that the system has been changed by the 24th century, or it may be a production oversight.}} |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| − | [[TNG]]: "[[Suspicions]]", "[[Half a Life]]" |
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Revision as of 06:29, 15 October 2012
- You might also be looking for the alien species from the Andromeda Galaxy known as the Kelvans, or the USS Kelvin.
A Kelvin (or K) is a unit for temperature, named after Earth physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin. The measurement of 273.15 Kelvin is equal to 0 °Celsius, whereas zero Kelvin is "absolute zero", or the absence of any thermal motion (heat).
Comparative list of temperatures
- A geologically unstable planet, where the Soul of the Skorr was believed to be located, containing constant earthquakes, gravitic shifts, tidal waves, and a temperature that varied from 20 Kelvin to 204 °C above. (TAS: "The Jihad")
20 K equals −253.15 °Celsius.
- In order to free the bio-neural gel packs aboard the USS Voyager from a viral infection caused by schplict, the interior of the ship was heated to 360 Kelvin to simulate a fever. (VOY: "Learning Curve")
- A dish devised by Gideon Seyetik, using an Andorian boiler, was cooked at exactly 500 Kelvin. (DS9: "Second Sight")
500 K equals 226.85 °Celsius.
- The surface of a Y-class planet was categorized by a surface where the temperature exceeds 500 Kelvin, with an extremely turbulent, toxic atmosphere with thermionic radiation. (VOY: "Demon")
- While conducting an experiment on the star Praxillus, in order to revitalize the Kaelon sun, the results of their initial experiment yielded seventeen hundred percent rise in gamma radiation levels, while the stars' density was measured at eleven hundred grams per cubic centimeter, with a temperature approaching 60,000 degrees Kelvin. (TNG: "Half a Life")
- The external temperature of a Federation shuttlecraft, utilizing metaphasic shielding, could tolerate radiation levels that approach ten thousand rads and temperatures of 1.9 million Kelvin, while maintaining an internal cabin temperature of 21 °C. (TNG: "Suspicions")
- In order to stabilize the core of a star, the temperature had to reach 220 million Kelvin. The core density of a star became unstable at 260 million Kelvin. (TNG: "Half a Life")
Geordi La Forge gives the stellar core temperatures mentioned in TNG: "Half a Life" in "degrees Kelvin" rather than correctly stating them as simply Kelvin. This may indicate that the system has been changed by the 24th century, or it may be a production oversight.