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What is the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)?
What is the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)?
A not-for-profit university-affiliated research center in Howard County, Maryland.
How many people does APL employ as of 2023?
How many people does APL employ as of 2023?
8,500 people
What areas has APL developed systems and technologies in?
What areas has APL developed systems and technologies in?
Air and missile defense, surface and undersea naval warfare, computer security, and space science and spacecraft construction.
What was the original purpose of creating APL in 1942?
What was the original purpose of creating APL in 1942?
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What type of division is APL within Johns Hopkins University?
What type of division is APL within Johns Hopkins University?
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What are the two components in an LC circuit?
What are the two components in an LC circuit?
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What function do LC circuits serve in electronic devices?
What function do LC circuits serve in electronic devices?
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What is the idealized assumption about energy dissipation in an LC circuit?
What is the idealized assumption about energy dissipation in an LC circuit?
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Why is the resistance in an LC circuit made as low as possible?
Why is the resistance in an LC circuit made as low as possible?
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What is the simplest type of inductor-capacitor network?
What is the simplest type of inductor-capacitor network?
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
- APL is a division of Johns Hopkins University dedicated to research and development in applied physics.
- As of 2023, APL employs approximately 8,000 people.
- Areas of development include national defense, space exploration, biomedical engineering, and environmental science.
- APL was originally created in 1942 to develop technology for the U.S. Navy during World War II.
LC Circuits
- An LC circuit consists of two key components: an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C).
- LC circuits are used in electronic devices to filter signals, generate oscillations, and store energy.
- The idealized assumption about energy dissipation in an LC circuit is that there is no energy loss, allowing continuous oscillation of energy between the capacitor and inductor.
- Resistance is minimized in LC circuits to reduce energy loss, ensuring efficiency and performance.
- The simplest type of inductor-capacitor network is a series or parallel LC circuit configuration.
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Test your knowledge about the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and its contributions to defense and space technology.
