Articles related to "Electromagnetism"



Relativity and Electromagnetism
The first and foremost issue that set Einstein's new view of relativity apart from the relativity of Galileo were the problems encountered with the new study of light.
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Book: Electric Universe
Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis
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Max Planck and Light Quanta
In 1900, Max Planck announced a solution to the black-body problem, and in doing so set physics on a revolutionary new path altogether.
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James Clerk Maxwell Biography
Life and works of James Clerk Maxwell, considered the 19th century's greatest scientist, famous for electromagnetism and Maxwell's Equations.
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The Big and the Small - Part 2
Last week we looked at how the four fundamental forces influence matter on the atomic and microscopic scales, this week we look at the macroscopic and cosmic scales.
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Andre-Marie Ampere
Brief biography of French scientist André-Marie Ampère who laid the foundation of electromagnetism, he called electrodynamics.
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Hans Christian Oersted
Biography of Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist and chemist, who established relationship of electricity and magnetism, grounding the science of electromagnetics.
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Black-Body Radiation
In the final years of the nineteenth century, a new problem came to light which threatened to question the very nature of physical theories since the time of Newton.
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How Astrology Works
This article will attempt to establish the validity of astrological interpretation through scientific explanation.
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Michael Faraday, Life and Works
Brief biography of Michael Faraday, greatest experimental scientist in history, famous for his breakthroughs in electricity and electrochemistry.
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The Study of Light
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
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The Physics Family
Physics is a discipline of science that includes many interrelated and active branches.
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The Four Forces of Nature
The four known natural forces are, from strongest to weakest: strong nuclear, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and gravity. Without forces structure could not exist.
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The Speed of Light
Though light was finally accepted to exist in the form of waves in the 19th century, other problems awaited the immediate attention of physicists.
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Facts About the Atom
Atoms are an intermediary step between fundamental particles and the material objects that make up our large scale world. This is a brief primer on the atom.
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Plasma
Plasma is one of many states of matter, but it is one of the most common four: solid, liquid, gas, plasma.
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The Big and the Small - Part 1
At different scales, different forces have a predominate influence over matter.
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The Physics of the Buffyverse
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
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Waves
Waves are ubiquitous in the study of physics, and we are intuitively familiar with them from a very early age, but what are they really?
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Alternative Therapy - Electromagnetic Therapy
As you know, people have been buying into the new fad of magnetic therapy. This method uses the same idea, only with electric forces.
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How To Read A Medical News Article
Helpful hints for reading medical articles or press releases. How to interpret such writings and media releases.
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Skier's Dictionary: Lounge Lingo!
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Steven Weinberg - Unifying the Forces
Steven Weinberg shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1979 by demonstrating a unification of the weak and electromagnetic forces between elementary particles.
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Difference Equations and Modern Physics
Whereas in much of physics scientists tend to rely on differential equations to describe phenomena, certain physical theories find success by denying continuity.
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Must-Have Equipment for Ghost Hunters
Building a collection of investigative gear can be daunting. The following tools will allow you to collect a variety of data without breaking your back - or the bank.
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The Basics of Knot Theory
Mathematicians are often known for their creativity; their unique ability to make sense of any worldly phenomenon using numbers. Knot theory is a perfect example of this.
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The Crop Circle Phenomenon
Who is responsible for the creation of crop circles? Are they messages from extraterrestrials? This article takes a look at some possible explanations.
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Alien call I.
First contact will probably - if it ever takes place - not be face to face, instead, a distant call may be radioed purposefully or not. Neither will it be a true dialogue unless some fundamental physics breakthrough emerges. For decades now, many people are scanning the dial looking for signals. You may help too.
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Electromagnetic Fields and Health Hazards
Some say exposure to electromagnetic fields may account for numerous health problems, including miscarriages, birth defects, heart disease and cancer.
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Galilean Relativity
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
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Lost Season Six
One of TV's most popular shows, 'Lost', enters its sixth and final season in 2010. Here are some of the many questions yet to be answered.
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Radioactivity and Alpha Particles
Alpha particles are emitted from a radioactive substance by way of quantum tunneling and is governed by a statistical look at the strong nuclear force.
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The Body Chakras
The science and philosophy of yoga emphasize the oneness of all beings and energies. The chakra system illustrates the reflection of the universe within each of us.
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Theory of Theodor Kaluza and Oskar Klein
Brief biographies and work of physicists Theodor Kaluza and Oskar Klein, who conceived the idea of the higher level fifth-dimension of unifying forces.
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What Are Electromagnetic Waves?
Visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light as well as X-rays and all types of radio waves are types of electromagnetic waves or electromagnetic radiation.
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Extra Sensory Sciences:Sixth Sense Awareness
The "Sixth Sense" is something we are all supposed to be blessed with; so much so that we have coined and use this term frequently in our day-to-day conversation(s) when referring to the extra sensory events in our lives. What is the "Sixth Sense" comprised of? This article introduces a six-part series on the "Sixth Sense" and should help us gain a further understanding of this common human experience.
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Beta Decay and the Weak Force
In order for physicists to understand the reasons for beta decay, a new nuclear force had to be developed - a task accomplished by Enrico Fermi in 1934.
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Defining Quantum Mechanics
Quantum physics is recognized by many as one of the most difficult concepts in science. While this is surely true, it is not entirely beyond the grasp of the layman.
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The Equivalence of Mass and Energy
Einstein's theory of special relativity resulted in perhaps the most famous equation every created, and changed the world of science forever.
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