= Hopkinson effect
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The Hopkinson effect refers to a phenomenon observed in materials under dynamic loading conditions, particularly in the context of high strain rate experiments. It is most commonly associated with the field of materials science and mechanical engineering, specifically when investigating the behavior of materials subjected to rapid impact or explosive loading. The effect is often studied using the Hopkinson bar (or Kolsky bar) apparatus, which consists of a long, slender bar that is used to apply a controlled dynamic load to a test specimen.
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