In this video we explore another facet of thermoacoustics: heat pumps and refrigeration. Check out my sponsor MEL Science and use the promo code “nighthawk“ for 25% off the first month: Resources for further study: Blade Attila's excellent thermoacoustic/heat engine page: Part 1 of my thermoacoustic series: In depth paper on the function of a basic thermoacoustic refrigerator: Here's a paper done on a modified NASA heat pump: This page has a nice animation comparing sound wave particle movement vs. pressure: A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you e
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