Articles related to "Physicist"
Niels Bohr - Danish Physicist Extraordinaire
Niels Bohr proposed a quantum structure for the atom, won a Nobel prize for physics, and worked on the Manhattan.
niels bohr • quantum mechanics • physics • university of copenhagen • institute of theoretical physics
Niels Bohr proposed a quantum structure for the atom, won a Nobel prize for physics, and worked on the Manhattan.
niels bohr • quantum mechanics • physics • university of copenhagen • institute of theoretical physics
Biography of Physicist Robert Andrews Millikan
A brief biography of Robert A. Millikan, who won the 1923 Nobel prize in physics for his famous Millikan oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
A brief biography of Robert A. Millikan, who won the 1923 Nobel prize in physics for his famous Millikan oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
Niels Bohr, Physicist
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Carl E Wieman - The Fifth State of Matter
Carl E Wieman shares the 2001 Nobel Prize for Physics for his discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate, the fifth state of matter.
bose-einstein condensate • quantum mechanics • atomic physics • nobel • physicist
Carl E Wieman shares the 2001 Nobel Prize for Physics for his discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate, the fifth state of matter.
bose-einstein condensate • quantum mechanics • atomic physics • nobel • physicist
The Peculiar Vocabulary of Physics
Over time, the field of physics has discovered many new phenomena that defy easy description or naming. What do you call something that has never been seen before?
farad • volt • tesla • pascal • watt
Over time, the field of physics has discovered many new phenomena that defy easy description or naming. What do you call something that has never been seen before?
farad • volt • tesla • pascal • watt
Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
John Rayleigh : Inert Gas Argon
Brief biography of English physicist Lord John Rayleigh, a Nobel Prize laureate in physics for isolating gas argon, known for "Rayleigh Scattering" and why sky is blue.
john rayleigh physicist scientist • john rayleigh bio • rayleigh scattering • discovered inert gas argon • rayleigh sky is blue
Brief biography of English physicist Lord John Rayleigh, a Nobel Prize laureate in physics for isolating gas argon, known for "Rayleigh Scattering" and why sky is blue.
john rayleigh physicist scientist • john rayleigh bio • rayleigh scattering • discovered inert gas argon • rayleigh sky is blue
String Theory and Spirituality
Science--and string theory--may provide answers to enduring questions about spirituality, other worlds, and how to achieve the life you've always wanted.
string theory • spirituality • parallel worlds • universes • realities
Science--and string theory--may provide answers to enduring questions about spirituality, other worlds, and how to achieve the life you've always wanted.
string theory • spirituality • parallel worlds • universes • realities
Frederick Reines - Co-Discoverer of the Neutrino
Frederick Reines casts a long shadow on elementary particle physics, as an early participant in the Manhattan Project, as co-discoverer of the neutrino, as founding Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California at Irvine, and as co-winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize in physics.
frederick reines • elementary particle physics • manhattan project • neutrino • university of california at irvine
Frederick Reines casts a long shadow on elementary particle physics, as an early participant in the Manhattan Project, as co-discoverer of the neutrino, as founding Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California at Irvine, and as co-winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize in physics.
frederick reines • elementary particle physics • manhattan project • neutrino • university of california at irvine
Martinus Veltman - Particle Physics and Gauge Theories
Martinus Veltman shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999 for his work in building the mathematical model that predicted the properties of sub-atomic particles.
martinus veltman • particle physics • fermi • brookhaven • cern
Martinus Veltman shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999 for his work in building the mathematical model that predicted the properties of sub-atomic particles.
martinus veltman • particle physics • fermi • brookhaven • cern
Shirley Ann Jackson - Eminent Educator, Researcher, Administrator
Shirley Ann Jackson has combined her talents in physics, research, education, and administration to become the successful president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
shirley ann jackson • rensselaer polytechnic institute • massachusetts institute of technology • us nuclear regulatory commission • theoretical physicist
Shirley Ann Jackson has combined her talents in physics, research, education, and administration to become the successful president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
shirley ann jackson • rensselaer polytechnic institute • massachusetts institute of technology • us nuclear regulatory commission • theoretical physicist
Dr. Stephen Hawking and ALS
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Hans Christian Oersted
Biography of Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist and chemist, who established relationship of electricity and magnetism, grounding the science of electromagnetics.
hans christian oersted • danish physicist and chemist discovered electromag • oersted and electromagnetics • biography hans christian oersted • oersted electricity and magnetism relationship
Biography of Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist and chemist, who established relationship of electricity and magnetism, grounding the science of electromagnetics.
hans christian oersted • danish physicist and chemist discovered electromag • oersted and electromagnetics • biography hans christian oersted • oersted electricity and magnetism relationship
Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
In 1910, physicist, Robert A. Millikan, first measured the charge on the electron, which is the fundamental electric charge, with his classic oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
In 1910, physicist, Robert A. Millikan, first measured the charge on the electron, which is the fundamental electric charge, with his classic oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
Oersted's Electromagnetic Effects
During a class, Oersted noticed that a compass near a wire carrying electricity was affected by the current induced magnetic field.
oersted • electromagnetic • magnetic fields • electricity • magnetism
During a class, Oersted noticed that a compass near a wire carrying electricity was affected by the current induced magnetic field.
oersted • electromagnetic • magnetic fields • electricity • magnetism
The Temptation of Social Science
Essay discussing the dangers of bias in social science.
social science • james q. wilson • alfred kinsey • margaret mead
Essay discussing the dangers of bias in social science.
social science • james q. wilson • alfred kinsey • margaret mead
Refraction of Light
In optics, Snell's law of refraction tells us that light is refracted, or bent, when it passes from one medium to another.
refraction • optics • snells law • index of refraction • refraction of light
In optics, Snell's law of refraction tells us that light is refracted, or bent, when it passes from one medium to another.
refraction • optics • snells law • index of refraction • refraction of light
Beginning Again
I'm back, and I'm a lean, mean physics machine, so watch out!
metaphysics • noah • ark • dr._who • sci-fi
I'm back, and I'm a lean, mean physics machine, so watch out!
metaphysics • noah • ark • dr._who • sci-fi
The Egg-Boiling Experiment
The egg-boiling experiment led to far more than boiled eggs.
fermi • szilard • atom bomb • manhattan project • chicago university
The egg-boiling experiment led to far more than boiled eggs.
fermi • szilard • atom bomb • manhattan project • chicago university
Book Review: Quantum Enigma
The connection between consciousness and quantum reality has been bubbling up in popular culture and it has become unavoidable for physicists to address the issue.
quantum enigma • quantum physics • programming the universe • fred kuttner • bruce rosenblum
The connection between consciousness and quantum reality has been bubbling up in popular culture and it has become unavoidable for physicists to address the issue.
quantum enigma • quantum physics • programming the universe • fred kuttner • bruce rosenblum
Edith Hinkley Quimby - Pioneering Teacher of Radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Dispersion & Refraction in Optics
When white light passes through a prism it spreads out into all the colors of the rainbow. Physics tells us this results from refraction and dispersion.
dispersion • refraction • optics • snells law • lenses
When white light passes through a prism it spreads out into all the colors of the rainbow. Physics tells us this results from refraction and dispersion.
dispersion • refraction • optics • snells law • lenses
Reflection of Light in Optics
When light is reflected the incident and reflected angles are equal. Specular reflection is from a smooth surface, and diffuse reflection from a rough surface.
reflection • optics • reflection of light • specular reflection • diffuse reflection
When light is reflected the incident and reflected angles are equal. Specular reflection is from a smooth surface, and diffuse reflection from a rough surface.
reflection • optics • reflection of light • specular reflection • diffuse reflection
The Mathematics of Black Holes
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
Understanding Work in Physics
In physics work has a very specific definition that is different from the everyday definition. A force must be applied over a distance.
work physics • net work • kinetic energy • work energy • work force distance
In physics work has a very specific definition that is different from the everyday definition. A force must be applied over a distance.
work physics • net work • kinetic energy • work energy • work force distance
Radiation Therapy Part 1
radiation therapy for cancer patients
radiation therapy • cancer treatment • radiation treatment • cancer • tumors
radiation therapy for cancer patients
radiation therapy • cancer treatment • radiation treatment • cancer • tumors
The Parallel Universe
Having rejected the idea for years, some scientists are now saying "yes" to the theory of infinite parallel worlds.
parallel universe theory • parallel universe • parallel universes • multiverse theory • many worlds theory
Having rejected the idea for years, some scientists are now saying "yes" to the theory of infinite parallel worlds.
parallel universe theory • parallel universe • parallel universes • multiverse theory • many worlds theory
Remote Viewing
What is Remote Viewing? Does it have practical applications in everyday life?
remote viewing • ingo swann • rv • crv • trv
What is Remote Viewing? Does it have practical applications in everyday life?
remote viewing • ingo swann • rv • crv • trv
What is a Black Hole?
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
New Age Hypnosis
Dr. Bruce Goldberg's book, New Age Hypnosis, is an excellent learning experience for the reader. This is the author of The Search for Grace, a documented story of a past life that was traced to a woman who had been killed in the roaring '20's!
hypnosis • new • age • past • lives
Dr. Bruce Goldberg's book, New Age Hypnosis, is an excellent learning experience for the reader. This is the author of The Search for Grace, a documented story of a past life that was traced to a woman who had been killed in the roaring '20's!
hypnosis • new • age • past • lives
Book Review: Flatland
Many new theories in contemporary physics only make sense if higher dimensions exist, but how do you make sense of higher dimensions?
space-time • spacetime • many worlds • flatland • pointland
Many new theories in contemporary physics only make sense if higher dimensions exist, but how do you make sense of higher dimensions?
space-time • spacetime • many worlds • flatland • pointland
Dark Matter
Dark matter has long remained elusive, but recent evidence suggests that it does exist, making up most of the matter in the universe. But what is it?
dark matter • macho • machos • wimp • wimps
Dark matter has long remained elusive, but recent evidence suggests that it does exist, making up most of the matter in the universe. But what is it?
dark matter • macho • machos • wimp • wimps
Is Time Travel Possible?
Time Travel has been a favorite subject for science fiction enthusiasts. Yet scientists do have an idea on how it can be done. Some of these ideas will be discussed.
time travel • possibility of time travel • travel to the future • travel to the past • future
Time Travel has been a favorite subject for science fiction enthusiasts. Yet scientists do have an idea on how it can be done. Some of these ideas will be discussed.
time travel • possibility of time travel • travel to the future • travel to the past • future
Janet Holmes' Green Tuxedo
She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry.
janet holmes • the green tuxedo • altered book • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry.
janet holmes • the green tuxedo • altered book • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
DMB 101: How it All Began
The first installment of the new DMB 101 series provides an abbreviated history of the band's beginnings.
dmb
The first installment of the new DMB 101 series provides an abbreviated history of the band's beginnings.
dmb
The 2001 Principle
the 2001 principle • websites • argument from design • theological argument • web sites
the 2001 principle • websites • argument from design • theological argument • web sites
Are You in a Cult? Probably. . .
There have always been what we call cults. But did you know that if you are a member of literally anything, it just might be you belong to a cult. No? Don't be too certain. . .
new thought • science of mind • unity • cults • religion
There have always been what we call cults. But did you know that if you are a member of literally anything, it just might be you belong to a cult. No? Don't be too certain. . .
new thought • science of mind • unity • cults • religion
Crimson Discomfort
Criticism of the Crimson newspaper's concern that its editorial staff has too many Jews.
crimson jewish danielwitz
Criticism of the Crimson newspaper's concern that its editorial staff has too many Jews.
crimson jewish danielwitz
Discrete Mathematics
Discrete mathematics, most commonly finding applications in computer sciences, are used to define groups of numbers which are finite, or "countable."
discrete mathematics • continuous mathematics • calculus • combinatorics • non-continuity
Discrete mathematics, most commonly finding applications in computer sciences, are used to define groups of numbers which are finite, or "countable."
discrete mathematics • continuous mathematics • calculus • combinatorics • non-continuity
Feynman's Rainbow
Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.
richard_feynman • feynman • caltech • california_institute_of_technology • leonard_mlodinow
Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.
richard_feynman • feynman • caltech • california_institute_of_technology • leonard_mlodinow
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Second Law describes the relationship between force, mass, and motion, and is an essential tool used to unravel the mysteries of the mechanical Universe.
newton's second law • newton's 2nd law • force • mass • motion
Newton's Second Law describes the relationship between force, mass, and motion, and is an essential tool used to unravel the mysteries of the mechanical Universe.
newton's second law • newton's 2nd law • force • mass • motion
Psycho-Acoustics... Sensing music..
An introduction to the field of psycho-acoustics.
psychoacoustics • acoustics • psycho • dtv • mp3
An introduction to the field of psycho-acoustics.
psychoacoustics • acoustics • psycho • dtv • mp3
Rene Descartes Cogito Ergo Sum
Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.)
rene descartes • descartes cogito ergo sum • descartes philosophy • descartes works • descartes cartesian dualism
Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.)
rene descartes • descartes cogito ergo sum • descartes philosophy • descartes works • descartes cartesian dualism
Schizoid Personality
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Sight Seeing in Medieval Berne
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
The Invention of the Jet Engine
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
jet • engine • invention • frank whittle • hans von ohain
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
jet • engine • invention • frank whittle • hans von ohain
The Periodic Table by E.R.Scerri
The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance is a new, readable book on the history and philosophy of the system of elements from UCLA lecturer Eric Scerri.
periodic table • elements • mendeleev • dalton • canizarro
The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance is a new, readable book on the history and philosophy of the system of elements from UCLA lecturer Eric Scerri.
periodic table • elements • mendeleev • dalton • canizarro
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