activation energy

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The calculation of OTOCs showed that chemical reactions with a low activation energy at low temperatures where tunneling dominates can scramble information at nearly the quantum limit, like a black hole.

From Science Daily

The activation energy of ionic conduction of this material is extremely low, and the ionic conductivity of this material at low temperature is one of the highest among known solid electrolytes, including sulfide-based materials.

From Science Daily

Rather, being bored means wanting to connect and interact with someone or something, but finding no outlet for that activation energy.

From Salon

However, there remains a high activation energy requirement, as simply getting umumium into a situation where it will even approach another element is nigh on impossible.

From Nature

At home, our television is not easily accessible, so that there is “activation energy” before you can easily go watch TV.

From New York Times