Accordion effect
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In non-linear physics, the accordion effect occurs when fluctuations in the motion of a travelling body causes disruptions in the flow of elements following it. This can happen in road traffic
, foot marching, bicycle racing
, and, in general, to processes in a pipeline
. This effect generally decreases the throughput
of the system in which it occurs.
The accordion effect is known by various aliases such as the 'slinky effect', and the string instability.
accordionist Rita Davidson to describe the overall positive effect playing the accordion can have on a person's psychological and cognitive development.
Traffic
Traffic on roads may consist of pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using the public way for purposes of travel...
, foot marching, bicycle racing
Bicycle racing
Bicycle racing is a competition sport in which various types of bicycles are used. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, bike trials, and cycle speedway. Bicycle racing is recognised as an Olympic sport...
, and, in general, to processes in a pipeline
Pipeline transport
Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Most commonly, liquids and gases are sent, but pneumatic tubes that transport solid capsules using compressed air are also used....
. This effect generally decreases the throughput
Throughput
In communication networks, such as Ethernet or packet radio, throughput or network throughput is the average rate of successful message delivery over a communication channel. This data may be delivered over a physical or logical link, or pass through a certain network node...
of the system in which it occurs.
The accordion effect is known by various aliases such as the 'slinky effect', and the string instability.
Musical Concept
The accordion effect is also a term coined by accomplished New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
accordionist Rita Davidson to describe the overall positive effect playing the accordion can have on a person's psychological and cognitive development.