Electrocaustics

Electrocaustics (from electro- + Greek kaustikos - burning) is a branch of physics that studies phenomena associated with the action of electric current passing through various media.

When an electric current passes through a substance, heat is released, which can lead to heating and even melting of the material. This property of electric current is used in various technological processes - electric welding, electric soldering, electrolysis, etc.

In addition to heating, electric current can cause other effects - light, sound, mechanical vibrations. The study of these phenomena and their practical application is also included in the field of electrocaustics.

Thus, electrocaustics covers a wide range of issues related to the effects of electric current on various media and the use of these effects in practice.