voltage

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To achieve this, the researchers applied a small electrical voltage barrier at the exits of the trap.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

"The reactive power assets in the system were not able to address the sudden voltage rise," the report said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This buildup of charge leaves one edge negatively charged and the opposite edge positively charged, creating a measurable voltage difference.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Such material might be sandwiched between electrodes so that they contract or expand as voltage is applied and removed, for example.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Through von Rumpel’s mind sail visions of the Fiihrermuseum, glittering cases, bowers beneath pillars, jewels behind glass— and something else too: a faint power, like a low voltage, coming ofF the stone.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr