Physics

The German physicist Max Planck was the first to assume the quantization of energy to model the radiation emitted from a black body radiator. Other physicists, such as Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr, used Planck’s idea to advance the study of atomic systems in what would become quantum mechanics.

Its clear that gravity is crucial to engineers. How about some surprises that come of unexpected moments where gravity defies assumptions?

What are some surprising ways gravity plays a role in the physical demands of athletics?

Understanding some of the fundamental concepts in mechanics including motion, momentum, kinetic energy and work done. We also cover torque and motion in a circle.

Inclined plane motion is one of the most basic concepts of kinematics that is taught in the higher-secondary level. In this article, I discuss how to solve problems related to this topic, with or without considering friction.

Though a tricky topic to discuss without going into pseudoscience, this will attempt to look at some serious inquiries into how these two fields are potentially beneficial to each other.

The proton is simple, right? Not even close, as particle physics as uncovered that its true nature is an uncertain sea that holds its secrets closed...until now.

The mystery of consciousness has intrigued philosophers and scientists for centuries. The dominant modern scientific view is that consciousness occurs as a consequence of brain function. However, the British physicist Roger Penrose believes that quantum effects might better explain the phenomenon.

For years, the existence of these waves was disputed, mainly being attributed to tall tales of the sea. Modern observations and research now show there is more here than previously thought.

In this tutorial, we learn about what a force is and the different types of forces we encounter every day.

The Simple Harmonic Oscillator is one of the most basic applications of the Schrodinger equation and can be used as an excellent case study for a student's foray into the world of quantum mechanics. This article also discusses the quantization of energy for a quantum simple harmonic oscillator.

Maxwell corrected Ampere's law by including displacement current and published the four relations known as Maxwell's equations that form the foundation of Modern Electrodynamics. Learn what is displacement current and the failure of Ampere's law in this article.

Through strange methods and concepts, one can conclude that our perception of ourselves and our reality is fundamentally not what it seems to be.

With this new processing of quantum mechanics, we can possibly find the secrets of the particle as it interacts with the world.

You may have heard about the double slit experiment. Now check out the triple slit experiment, and see the surprises it has in store for us.

Time travel is really weird. What if we could find ways to circumnavigate the problems it presents us with?

We see the Universe as a bunch of discrete objects interacting with each other, but maybe the relationship between us and our surroundings has even deeper levels to it. Such is the goal of the relational universe theory, conceptualizing how we see the world in an entirely new way.

No hard evidence is out there for their existence, but if gravitons are real then the ramifications for the fields of modern physics would be glorious

Continuing in a rich vein of tradition, the quantum eraser thought experiment puts causality on trial...and the verdict may surprise you!

Can effect precede cause, rewriting history in the process? Does it show causality to be a fiction? Such troubling thoughts arise when confronted with the quantum delayed choice experiment.

If found, quantum gravity would likely be the biggest finding of the century, tying together two seemingly incompatible fields of science. Here, we will take a look at some promising candidates and see where they take us.

Imagine a material with no overarching repetitive pattern to it, yet it follows a rule for formation that seems to defy physics. Such is the mysterious nature of the quasicrystal.

The main forces of physics involve gravity, light, as well as the strong and weak nuclear forces. But is there a fifth one remaining to be seen?

Many subsets of quantum mechanics offer different interpretations of reality. One dates back from nearly the beginning of the field and is gaining steam in recent years, in the form of Bohmian Mechanics.

Galileo's contributions to physics mainly arose from some surprising medieval sources...

Surely you have heard of them all, right? Sometimes though, there are new ones hidden within old ones...

New propulsion methods are needed if we are to explore outer space in a timely (and cost-effective) manner. But does this drive violate physics? Read on for my opinion on whether or not far-space travel is possible.

While a likely hypothetical star class, it does have advantages to the stellar models we predict should be true.

Short answer: maybe. Long answer: well, it's complicated. . .

Flavors imply taste and satisfaction. Well, neutrinos are hardly either of those, but the mechanisms behind the different types can yield many surprising facts. What is a neutrino, and what are their flavors?

Chirality is a fundamental property of particle physics. It's all about the symmetry, people.

Science versus philosophy, and at stake is our fundamental understanding of time!

Why do ships made of steel float, while any other pieces of iron sink into the water? The density and buoyancy of the items play a major role in floating. This article explores the science behind the floating of a ship.

They seem to form no pattern except frustration on our part as we undo them. But as it turns out, there is more here than you may realize. Follow the string, if you will...

Getting something from nothing is the dream of perpetual machine enthusiasts. Have we finally cracked the code?

The future is quantum. So how will our ability to message and transmit data be impacted by it? This article describes how the science of quantum mechanics will alter and enhance our communication systems.

Why does time slow down as you approach the speed of light? Find out why in this article featuring Einstein, space travel, light clocks and more.

In studying transforming surfaces, we find some surprising applications.

Quantum computers are the future, but they are incredibly challenging right now. What are we doing to resolve the quantum memory component?

Quantum entanglement is a tricky topic. Experimentation can help clarify a few things, so check out some examples.

You may be very surprised to learn how physics affects things we experience every day. I know I was.

Technology is getting smaller and smaller. So how are changes with nanowires making macroscopic impacts?

This article explores the concepts of Newton's three laws of motion. This article includes illustrations, scenarios, and examples for each of these laws.

Ice is a magical material. Seriously, it is the underpinning of many basic functions on Earth. But are there extremes that defy our conventional thoughts? Read on for three amazing facts about ice.

Quasiparticles? Spin Waves? What is going on here?

It is a tough topic with no real consensus. What hope is there to resolve this?

As we gain deeper understanding of quantum systems, technology will also improve because of it. SQUIDs are but one example of this fascinating field.

We may be on the threshold of some serious answers to how physics is all connected. But first, we need to do some testing and find out our viable options.

Solid, liguid, gas, and plasma, right? Well...

Man has taken many inspirations for soaring the skies, but nature has held some secrets that we are only now uncovering...