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| | | <br><br>It is very common to have a dental emergency -- a fractured tooth, an abscess, or severe pain when chewing. Over-the-counter pain medication is just masking the problem. Seeing an emergency dentist is critical to getting the source of the problem diagnosed and corrected as soon as possible.<br><br>Here are some common dental emergencies:<br>Toothache: The most common dental emergency. This generally means a badly decayed tooth. As the pain affects the tooth's nerve, treatment involves gently removing any debris lodged in the cavity being careful not to poke deep as this will cause severe pain if the nerve is touched. Next rinse vigorously with warm water. Then soak a small piece of cotton in oil of cloves and insert it in the cavity. This will give temporary relief until a dentist can be reached.<br><br>At times the pain may have a more obscure location such as decay under an old filling. As this can be only corrected by a dentist there are two things you can do to help the pain. Administer a pain pill (aspirin or some other analgesic) internally or dissolve a tablet in a half glass (4 oz) of warm water holding it in the mouth for several minutes before spitting it out. DO NOT PLACE A WHOLE TABLET OR ANY PART OF IT IN THE TOOTH OR AGAINST THE SOFT GUM TISSUE AS IT WILL RESULT IN A NASTY BURN.<br><br>Swollen Jaw: This may be caused by several conditions the most probable being an abscessed tooth. In any case the treatment should be to reduce pain and swelling. An ice pack held on the outside of the jaw, (ten minutes on and ten minutes off) will take care of both. If this does not control the pain, an analgesic tablet can be given every four hours.<br><br>Other Oral Injuries: Broken teeth, cut lips, bitten tongue or lips if severe means a trip to a dentist as soon as possible. In the mean time rinse the mouth with warm water and place cold compression the face opposite the injury. If there is a lot of bleeding, apply direct pressure to the bleeding area. If bleeding does not stop get patient to the emergency room of a hospital as stitches may be necessary.<br><br>Prolonged Bleeding Following Extraction: Place a gauze pad or better still a moistened tea bag over the socket and have the patient bite down gently on it for 30 to 45 minutes. The tannic acid in the tea seeps into the tissues and often helps stop the bleeding. If bleeding continues after two hours, call the dentist or take patient to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.<br><br>Broken Jaw: If you suspect the patient's jaw is broken, bring the upper and lower teeth together. Put a necktie, handkerchief or towel under the chin, tying it over the head to immobilize the jaw until you can get the patient to a dentist or the emergency room of a hospital.<br><br>Painful Erupting Tooth: In young children teething pain can come from a loose baby tooth or from an erupting permanent tooth. Some relief can be given by crushing a little ice and wrapping it in gauze or a clean piece of cloth and putting it directly on the tooth or gum tissue where it hurts. The numbing effect of the cold, along with an appropriate dose of aspirin, usually provides temporary relief.<br><br>In young adults, an erupting 3rd molar (Wisdom tooth), especially if it is impacted, can cause the jaw to swell and be quite painful. Often the gum around the tooth will show signs of infection. Temporary relief can be had by giving aspirin or some other painkiller and by dissolving an aspirin in half a glass of warm water and holding this solution in the mouth over the sore gum. AGAIN DO NOT PLACE A TABLET DIRECTLY OVER THE GUM OR CHEEK OR USE THE ASPIRIN SOLUTION ANY STRONGER THAN RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT BURNING THE TISSUE. The swelling of the jaw can be reduced by using an ice pack on the outside of the face at intervals of ten minutes on and ten minutes off.<br><br>If you have any type of inquiries relating to where and ways to utilize [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90z1mmiwNS8 Washington DC Dentist], you can call us at our internet site. |
| A '''magnetic core''' is a piece of [[magnetism|magnetic material]] with a high [[magnetic permeability|permeability]] used to confine and guide [[magnetic field]]s in electrical, [[electromechanical]] and magnetic devices such as [[electromagnet]]s, [[transformer]]s, [[electric motor]]s, [[electric generator|generators]], [[inductor]]s, magnetic [[recording head]]s, and magnetic assemblies. It is made of [[ferromagnetic]] metal such as iron, or [[ferrimagnetic]] compounds such as [[Ferrite (magnet)|ferrite]]s. The high permeability, relative to the surrounding air, causes the [[magnetic field line]]s to be concentrated in the core material. The magnetic field is often created by a coil of wire around the core that carries a current. The presence of the core can increase the magnetic field of a coil by a factor of several thousand over what it would be without the core.
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| The use of a magnetic core can enormously concentrate the strength and increase the effect of [[magnetic fields]] produced by [[electric currents]] and [[permanent magnet]]s. The properties of a device will depend crucially on the following factors:
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| * the properties of the core material (especially [[Permeability (electromagnetism)|permeability]] and [[hysteresis]]).
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| * the [[operating temperature]] of the core.
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| * whether the core is [[laminated]] to reduce [[eddy currents]].
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| In many applications it is undesirable for the core to retain magnetization when the applied field is removed. This property, called ''hysteresis'' can cause energy [[hysteresis loss|losses]] in applications such as transformers. Therefore 'soft' magnetic materials with low hysteresis, such as [[silicon steel]], rather than the 'hard' magnetic materials used for permanent magnets, are usually used in cores.
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| [[File:CoreSymbols.png|350px|thumb|[[Electronic symbol]] for various types of magnetic cores]]
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| == Commonly used structures ==
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| === Air core ===
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| A coil not containing a magnetic core is called an air core coil. This includes coils wound on a plastic or ceramic form in addition to those made of stiff wire that are self-supporting and have air inside them. Air core coils generally have a much lower [[inductance]] than similarly sized ferromagnetic core coils, but are used in [[radio frequency]] circuits to prevent energy losses called [[core loss]]es that occur in magnetic cores. The absence of normal core losses permits a higher [[Q factor]], so air core coils are used in high frequency [[resonant circuit]]s, such as up to a few megahertz. However, losses such as [[proximity effect (electromagnetism)|proximity effect]] and [[dielectric losses]] are still present.
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| === Straight cylindrical rod ===
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| [[File:Two ferrite beads.jpg|thumb|On the left, a non-adjustable [[ferrite (magnetic core)|ferrite]] rod with connection wires glued to the ends. On the right, a molded ferrite rod with holes, with a single wire threaded through the holes.]]
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| Most commonly made of [[Ferrite (iron)|ferrite]] or a similar material, and used in [[radio]]s especially for tuning an [[inductor]]. The rod sits in the middle of the [[coil]] and small adjustments of the rod's position will fine tune the [[inductance]]. Often the rod is [[screw thread|thread]]ed to allow adjustment with a screwdriver. In radio circuits, a blob of [[wax]] or [[resin]] is used once the inductor has been tuned to prevent the core from moving.
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| The presence of the high permeability core increases the [[inductance]] but the field must still spread into the [[air]] at the ends of the rod. The path through the air ensures that the [[inductor]] remains [[linear]]. In this type of inductor [[radiation]] occurs at the end of the rod and [[electromagnetic interference]] may be a problem in some circumstances.
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| === Single "I" core ===
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| Like a cylindrical rod but square, rarely used on its own.
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| === "C" or "U" core ===
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| ''U'' and ''C''-shaped cores are used with ''I'' or another ''C'' or ''U'' core to make a square closed core, the simplest closed core shape. Windings may be put on one or both legs of the core.
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| === "E" core ===
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| E-shaped core are more symmetric solutions to form a closed magnetic system. Most of the time, the electric circuit is wound around the center leg, whose section area is twice that of each individual outer leg.
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| ==== "E" and "I" core ====
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| Sheets of suitable iron stamped out in shapes like the ([[sans-serif]]) [[Letter (alphabet)|letters]] "E" and "I", are stacked with the "I" against the open end of the "E" to form a 3-legged structure. Coils can be wound around any leg, but usually the center leg is used. This type of core is frequently used for power transformers, autotransformers, and inductors.
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| ==== Pair of "E" cores ====
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| Again used for iron cores. Similar to using an "E" and "I" together, a pair of "E" cores will accommodate a larger coil former and can produce a larger [[inductor]] or [[transformer]]. If an air gap is required, the centre leg of the "E" is shortened so that the air gap sits in the middle of the coil to minimise [[magnetic fringing|fringing]] and reduce [[electromagnetic interference]].
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| [[Image:RM core.png|thumb|left|150px|a pot core of 'RM' type]]
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| === Pot core ===
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| Usually ferrite or similar. This is used for [[inductor]]s and [[transformer]]s. The shape of a pot core is round with an internal hollow that almost completely encloses the coil. Usually a pot core is made in two halves which fit together around a coil former ([[bobbin]]). This design of core has a [[Electromagnetic shielding|shield]]ing effect, preventing [[radiation]] and reducing [[electromagnetic interference]].
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| [[Image:Toroid core.png|thumb|150px|A toroidal core]]
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| === Toroidal core ===
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| This design is based on a [[toroid]] (the same shape as a [[doughnut]]). The coil is wound through the hole in the torus and around the outside. An ideal coil is distributed evenly all around the circumference of the torus. The [[symmetry]] of this geometry creates a [[magnetic field]] of circular loops inside the core, and the lack of sharp bends will constrain virtually all of the field to the core material. This not only makes a highly [[Energy conversion efficiency|efficient]] [[transformer]], but also reduces the [[electromagnetic interference]] radiated by the coil.
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| It is popular for applications where the desirable features are: high [[Power-to-weight ratio|specific power]] per mass and [[volume]], low [[mains hum]], and minimal [[electromagnetic interference]]. One such application is the [[power supply]] for a hi-fi [[audio amplifier]]. The main drawback that limits their use for general purpose applications, is the inherent difficulty of winding wire through the center of a torus.
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| Unlike a split core (a core made of two elements, like a pair of ''E'' cores), specialized machinery is required for automated winding of a toroidal core. Toroids have less audible noise, such as mains hum, because the magnetic forces do not exert bending moment on the core. The core is only in compression or tension, and the circular shape is more stable mechanically.
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| === Ring or bead ===
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| [[Image:Ferrite bead no shell.jpg|thumb|right|A ferrite ring on a computer data cable.]]
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| The ring is essentially identical in shape and performance to the toroid, except that inductors commonly pass only through the center of the core, without wrapping around the core multiple times. | |
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| The ring core may also be composed of two separate C-shaped hemispheres secured together within a plastic shell, permitting it to be placed on finished cables with large connectors already installed, that would prevent threading the cable through the small inner diameter of a solid ring.
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| === Planar core ===
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| A planar core consists of two flat pieces of magnetic material, one above and one below the coil. It is typically used with a flat coil that is part of a [[printed circuit board]]. This design is excellent for [[mass production]] and allows a high [[power (physics)|power]], small [[volume]] [[transformer]] to be constructed for low cost. It is not as ideal as either a '''pot core''' or '''toroidal core'''{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} but costs less to produce.
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| == A<sub>L</sub> value ==
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| The AL value of a core configuration is frequently specified by manufacturers. The relationship between inductance and A<sub>L</sub> number in the linear portion of the magnetisation curve is defined to be:
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| where n is the number of turns, L is the inductance (e.g. in nH) and A<sub>L</sub> is expressed in inductance per turn squared (e.g. in nH/n<sup>2</sup>).<ref name="AL Value">[http://www.jmag-international.com/catalog/101_ChokeCoil_CurrentCharacteristic.html],A<sub>L</sub> Value</ref>
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| == Core loss ==
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| When the core is subjected to a ''changing'' magnetic field, as it is in devices that use AC current such as [[transformer]]s, [[inductor]]s, and [[AC motor]]s and [[alternator]]s, some of the power that would ideally be transferred through the device is lost in the core, dissipated as [[heat]] and sometimes [[noise]]. This is due primarily to two processes:
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| *'''Hysteresis''' - When the magnetic field through the core changes, the [[magnetization]] of the core material changes by expansion and contraction of the tiny [[magnetic domain]]s it is composed of, due to movement of the [[Domain wall (magnetism)|domain wall]]s. This process causes losses, because the domain walls get "snagged" on defects in the crystal structure and then "snap" past them, dissipating energy as heat. This is called [[hysteresis loss]]. It can be seen in the graph of the ''B'' field versus the ''H'' field for the material, which has the form of a closed loop. The amount of energy lost in the material in one cycle of the applied field is proportional to the area inside the [[hysteresis loop]]. Since the energy lost in each cycle is constant, hysteresis power losses increase proportionally with [[frequency]].
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| *'''Eddy currents''' - If the core is electrically [[electrical conductivity|conductive]], the changing magnetic field induces circulating loops of current in it, called [[eddy current]]s, due to [[electromagnetic induction]]. The loops flow perpendicular to the magnetic field axis. The energy of the currents is dissipated as heat in the resistance of the core material. The power loss is proportional to the area of the loops and inversely proportional to the resistivity of the core material. Eddy current losses can be reduced by making the core out of thin [[lamination]]s which have an insulating coating, or alternately, making the core of a nonconductive magnetic material, like [[ferrite (magnetic core)|ferrite]].
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| == Magnetic core materials ==
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| Having no magnetically active core material (an "air core") provides very low inductance in most situations, so a wide range of high-[[permeability (electromagnetism)|permeability]] materials are used to concentrate the field.
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| Most high-permeability material are [[ferromagnetic]] or [[ferrimagnetic]].
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| === Soft iron ===
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| "Soft" ([[annealing (metallurgy)|annealed]]) [[iron]] is used in magnetic assemblies, electromagnets and in some electric motors; and it can create a concentrated field that is as much as 50,000 times more intense than an air core.<ref>[http://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-164613.html Soft iron core Text - Physics Forums Library<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| Iron is desirable to make magnetic cores, as it can withstand high levels of [[magnetic field]] without [[Saturation (magnetic)|saturating]] (up to 2.16 [[Tesla (unit)|tesla]]s at ambient temperature.<ref>Daniel Sadarnac, ''Les composants magnétiques de l'électronique de puissance'', cours de Supélec, mars 2001 [in french]</ref>)
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| It is also used because, unlike "hard" iron, it does not remain magnetised when the field is removed, which is often important in applications where the magnetic field is required to be repeatedly switched.
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| Unfortunately, due to the electrical conductivity of the metal, at AC frequencies a bulk block or rod of soft iron can often suffer from large eddy currents circulating within it that waste energy and cause undesirable heating of the iron.
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| === Laminated silicon steel ===
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| Because iron is a relatively good conductor, it cannot be used in bulk form with a rapidly changing field, such as in a transformer, as intense [[eddy current]]s would appear due to the magnetic field, resulting in huge losses (this is used in [[induction heating]]).
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| Two techniques are commonly used together to increase the resistivity of iron: lamination and alloying of the iron with silicon.
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| ==== Lamination ====
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| [[Image:EI Lam.jpg|thumb|right|Typical EI Lamination.]]
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| [[Lamination|Laminated]] magnetic cores are made of thin, insulated iron sheets, lying, as much as possible, parallel with the lines of flux. Using this technique, the magnetic core is equivalent to many individual magnetic circuits, each one receiving only a small fraction of the magnetic flux (because their section is a fraction of the whole core section). Because eddy currents flow around lines of flux, the laminations prevent most of the eddy currents from flowing at all, restricting any flow to much smaller, thinner and thus higher resistance regions. From this, it can be seen that the thinner the laminations, the lower the eddy currents.
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| ==== Silicon alloying ====
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| A small addition of [[silicon]] to iron (around 3%) results in a dramatic increase of the resistivity, up to four times higher{{citation needed|date=August 2011}}. Further increase in silicon concentration impairs the steel's mechanical properties, causing difficulties for rolling due to brittleness.
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| Among the two types of [[silicon steel]], grain-oriented (GO) and grain non-oriented (GNO), GO is most desirable for magnetic cores. It is [[anisotropic]], offering better magnetic properties than GNO in one direction. As the magnetic field in inductor and transformer cores is static (compared to that in electric motors), it is possible to use GO steel in the preferred orientation.
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| === Carbonyl iron ===
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| Powdered cores made of [[carbonyl iron]], a highly pure iron, have high stability of parameters across a wide range of [[temperature]]s and [[magnetic flux]] levels, with excellent [[Q factor]]s between 50 kHz and 200 MHz. Carbonyl iron powders are basically constituted of micrometer-size [[sphere]]s of iron coated in a thin layer of [[electrical insulation]]. This is equivalent to a microscopic laminated magnetic circuit (see silicon steel, above), hence reducing the [[eddy currents]], particularly at very high frequencies.
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| A popular application of carbonyl iron-based magnetic cores is in high-frequency and broadband [[inductor]]s and [[transformer]]s.
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| === Iron powder ===
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| Powdered cores made of [[hydrogen reduced iron]] have higher permeability but lower Q. They are used mostly for [[electromagnetic interference]] [[electronic filter|filters]] and low-frequency chokes, mainly in [[switched-mode power supply|switched-mode power supplies]].
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| === Ferrite ===
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| {{main|Ferrite (magnet)}}
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| [[Ferrite (magnet)|Ferrite ceramics]] are used for high-frequency applications. The ferrite materials can be engineered with a wide range of parameters. As ceramics, they are essentially insulators, which prevents eddy currents, although losses such as hysteresis losses can still occur.
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| === Vitreous Metal ===
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| [[Amorphous metal]] is a variety of alloys that are non-crystalline or glassy. These are being used to create high efficiency transformers. The materials can be highly responsive to magnetic fields for low hysteresis losses and they can also have lower conductivity to reduce eddy current losses. China is currently making wide spread industrial and power grid usage of these transformers for new installations.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Pole piece]]
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| * [[Balun]]
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| * [[Choke (electronics)]]
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| * [[Electromagnetic interference]]
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| * [[Ferrite (iron)]]
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| * [[Inductor]]
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| * [[Transformer]]
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| * [[Ferrite (magnet)]]
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| * [[Magnetic core memory]]
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| * [[Toroidal inductors and transformers]]
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| * [[Unintentional radiator]]
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| == References ==
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| {{reflist}}
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| == External links ==
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| * [http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/magnetic/indtor.html] - Online calculator for ferrite coil winding calculations.
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| * [http://www.smma.org/emerf.html EMERF, the Electric Motor Education and Research Foundation]
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| * [http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question352.htm What are the bumps at the end of computer cables?]
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| * [http://www.murata.com/products/emc/knowhow/pdf/23to25e.pdf Understanding Ferrite Inductors], by [[Murata Manufacturing]]
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| * [http://web.archive.org/web/20070221093730/http://www.murata.com/emc/knowhow/pdfs/te04ea-1/23to25e.pdf How to use ferrites for EMI suppression via Wayback Machine] by [[Murata Manufacturing]]
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| * [http://www.fair-rite.com/newfair/pdf/CUP%20Paper.pdf How to use ferrites for EMI suppression] by [[Fair-Rite]]
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| * [http://revision3.com/tzdaily/2007-12-26ferrite Tekzilla Daily Episode 13], Explanation on Short Podcast
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| * [http://www.technotron.cz/AMT_programme2_en.aspx/ Transformer Cores ] - All Possible Maufactured Variants
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It is very common to have a dental emergency -- a fractured tooth, an abscess, or severe pain when chewing. Over-the-counter pain medication is just masking the problem. Seeing an emergency dentist is critical to getting the source of the problem diagnosed and corrected as soon as possible.
Here are some common dental emergencies:
Toothache: The most common dental emergency. This generally means a badly decayed tooth. As the pain affects the tooth's nerve, treatment involves gently removing any debris lodged in the cavity being careful not to poke deep as this will cause severe pain if the nerve is touched. Next rinse vigorously with warm water. Then soak a small piece of cotton in oil of cloves and insert it in the cavity. This will give temporary relief until a dentist can be reached.
At times the pain may have a more obscure location such as decay under an old filling. As this can be only corrected by a dentist there are two things you can do to help the pain. Administer a pain pill (aspirin or some other analgesic) internally or dissolve a tablet in a half glass (4 oz) of warm water holding it in the mouth for several minutes before spitting it out. DO NOT PLACE A WHOLE TABLET OR ANY PART OF IT IN THE TOOTH OR AGAINST THE SOFT GUM TISSUE AS IT WILL RESULT IN A NASTY BURN.
Swollen Jaw: This may be caused by several conditions the most probable being an abscessed tooth. In any case the treatment should be to reduce pain and swelling. An ice pack held on the outside of the jaw, (ten minutes on and ten minutes off) will take care of both. If this does not control the pain, an analgesic tablet can be given every four hours.
Other Oral Injuries: Broken teeth, cut lips, bitten tongue or lips if severe means a trip to a dentist as soon as possible. In the mean time rinse the mouth with warm water and place cold compression the face opposite the injury. If there is a lot of bleeding, apply direct pressure to the bleeding area. If bleeding does not stop get patient to the emergency room of a hospital as stitches may be necessary.
Prolonged Bleeding Following Extraction: Place a gauze pad or better still a moistened tea bag over the socket and have the patient bite down gently on it for 30 to 45 minutes. The tannic acid in the tea seeps into the tissues and often helps stop the bleeding. If bleeding continues after two hours, call the dentist or take patient to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
Broken Jaw: If you suspect the patient's jaw is broken, bring the upper and lower teeth together. Put a necktie, handkerchief or towel under the chin, tying it over the head to immobilize the jaw until you can get the patient to a dentist or the emergency room of a hospital.
Painful Erupting Tooth: In young children teething pain can come from a loose baby tooth or from an erupting permanent tooth. Some relief can be given by crushing a little ice and wrapping it in gauze or a clean piece of cloth and putting it directly on the tooth or gum tissue where it hurts. The numbing effect of the cold, along with an appropriate dose of aspirin, usually provides temporary relief.
In young adults, an erupting 3rd molar (Wisdom tooth), especially if it is impacted, can cause the jaw to swell and be quite painful. Often the gum around the tooth will show signs of infection. Temporary relief can be had by giving aspirin or some other painkiller and by dissolving an aspirin in half a glass of warm water and holding this solution in the mouth over the sore gum. AGAIN DO NOT PLACE A TABLET DIRECTLY OVER THE GUM OR CHEEK OR USE THE ASPIRIN SOLUTION ANY STRONGER THAN RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT BURNING THE TISSUE. The swelling of the jaw can be reduced by using an ice pack on the outside of the face at intervals of ten minutes on and ten minutes off.
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