Latest Contributing Articles
Oct 29, 2009
Molecular Light Absorbance and Fluorescence: Absorption and Emission Spectra Show Orbital Energies
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Art Ayers
Oct 23, 2009
Uncertainty and Quantum Entanglement: Properties of Elementary Particles and the Nature of Reality
In: Quantum Physics
By: Don Kaiser
Oct 22, 2009
Invisibility - To Bend or Break from the Ether: Can Scientists Bend Light to Achieve a State of Being Invisible?
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Don Kaiser
Oct 22, 2009
Time Travel: Is Traveling Forward or Backward in Time Physically Possible?
In: Quantum Physics
By: Don Kaiser
Sep 20, 2009
How Scanning Electron Microscopy Works: Differences Between Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopes
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Sarah Mikula
Aug 6, 2009
A New Experiment in the Hunt for Neutrinos: Astronomers Suspect High Energy Neutrinos Could be Detected on Moon
In: Particle Physics
By: Jeremy Small
Aug 6, 2009
Are Scientists Closing in on the Higgs Boson? Also Known as the "God Particle," the Higgs Boson May Be Real
In: Particle Physics
By: Jeremy Small
Jul 16, 2009
Three Great Physics Theories: Some of the Best Scientific Hypothesies of the 20th Century
In: Physics (general)
By: Anna Sanclement
Jun 29, 2009
Is Cold Fusion Possible? Experiments in Low-energy Nuclear Reactions Continue
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Rupert Taylor
Jun 14, 2009
Einstein-Rosen Bridge: Wormholes, Time Travel, and Black Holes
In: Physics (general)
By: Jeffrey Donaldson
Jun 2, 2009
Functions of a Current Transformer: Varying the Current of Electricity in AC Power Supplies
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Carla Marie Boulianne
May 19, 2009
Measurement in Quantum Physics: Observables in the Copenhagen and Many Worlds Interpretations
In: Quantum Physics
By: Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser
Mar 13, 2009
How Disk Drives Store Data: Magnetic Recording on Hard Drvies
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Martin Bell
Feb 16, 2009
Spring Tonic for Lakes and Ponds: Melting Ice Rejuvenates Large Bodies of Water in Spring
In: Physics (general)
By: Albert Burchsted
Jan 21, 2009
The Double Slit Experiment: Do Parallel Worlds Really Exist?
In: Quantum Physics
By: Rebecca Turner
Dec 28, 2008
Ohm's Law: Voltage is Proportional to Current and Resistance
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 28, 2008
Planck's Law: Describing Colour Changes by Coupling the Physics of Heat and Light
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 25, 2008
Absolute Zero: The Point at Which a Substance Is So Cold Its Atoms Cease Moving
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 25, 2008
Brownian Motion: The Motion of Particles Buffeted by Invisible Water or Gas Molecules
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 25, 2008
Newton's Theory of Colour: White Light Is Comprised of Individual Colours
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 24, 2008
Discoveries in Physics 2008: Ten of the Most Exciting Breakthroughs During the Year
In: Physics (general)
By: Martha R. Gore
Dec 24, 2008
Relatively Speaking: Dimensions and Relativity
In: Physics (general)
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 23, 2008
Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Travels from Hot to Cold Bodies and Not the Other Way Around
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 22, 2008
Hooke's Law: Elastic Materials Stretch in Proportion to the Force Used on Them
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 22, 2008
Ideal Gas Law: The Pressure, Volume and Temperature of a Gas Are All Linked
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 21, 2008
Hadron Composite Particles: Baryons and Mesons
In: Physics (general)
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 21, 2008
The Building Blocks of Matter: How Fermions Are Classified
In: Particle Physics
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 21, 2008
The Four Forces of Nature: How Bosons Shape our Universe
In: Particle Physics
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 16, 2008
Johannes Kepler (1571 – 1630): A Biography of the German Mathematician, Astronomer and Astrologer
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 16, 2008
Ernst Mach (1838 – 1916): A Biography of the Austrian Physicist and Philosopher
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 16, 2008
Newton's Law of Gravitation: All Bodies Attract Each Other Through the Force of Gravity
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 16, 2008
Kepler's Laws: Three Rules That Govern the Orbits of the Planets
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 14, 2008
Isaac Newton (1643 – 1727): A Biography of the Great English Physicist and Mathematician
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 14, 2008
Newton's Laws of Motion: The Relationship between Forces and Motion Explained
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Dec 14, 2008
Mach's Principle: Through Gravity Objects Far Away Affect How Things Move Nearby
In: Physics History
By: Erin Britton
Nov 10, 2008
Tevatron Racing LHC to the Finish: Can the Biggest US Particle Collider Cash In on Delays in Europe?
In: Particle Physics
By: Mike Perricone
Oct 9, 2008
Nanotechnology Mimics Nature's Adhesive: A Glue Which Uses the Gecko's Remarkable Feet as its Inspiration
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Oct 3, 2008
Jean Perrin and Atomic Theory: Calculating Avogadro's Constant
In: Physics History
By: Andy Allison
Sep 21, 2008
Travelling at Light Speed: The Strange Effects of Special Relativity
In: Particle Physics
By: Andy Allison
Sep 2, 2008
Operating A Nuclear Power Station: How the Energy in Uranium Atoms is Converted into Electricity
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Anthony Toole
Aug 28, 2008
Einstein's Theory of the Photoelectric Effect: Model of Discrete Energy Revolutionizes our View of Light
In: Quantum Physics
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 25, 2008
Interference of Coherent Light Waves: Young's Double-Slit Formula Used for Measurement of Wavelength
In: Physics (general)
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 15, 2008
World's Biggest Gun Set to Fire September 2008: Will It Unlock Physic's Deepest Secrets or Destroy Earth?
In: Particle Physics
By: Bobby Brown
Aug 12, 2008
The Large Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Deep Space to the Earth
In: Physics (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Aug 12, 2008
The Small Scale of the Universe: A Journey from Our World to the Limits of Knowledge
In: Physics (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Aug 6, 2008
Measuring Sound Intensity and Loudness: Adopting the Decibel Scale to Objectively Measure Sound
In: Physics (general)
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 2, 2008
Diffraction of Sound Waves: The Bending of Pressure Waves Around Obstacles or Narrow Openings
In: Physics (general)
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Aug 1, 2008
Representing Sound as Pressure Waves: Longitudinal Wave Characteristics Travelling Through Different Media
In: Physics (general)
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jul 30, 2008
The Large Hadron Collider Finally Starts Up: Largest Physical Experiment
In: Particle Physics
By: Violet Remba
Jul 29, 2008
Power Transmission and Usage: Supplying Cities with Electrical Energy from Remote Power Plants
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jul 21, 2008
Working Principle of the Electronic Transformer: Central Component in any Power Supply
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jul 2, 2008
Schrödinger's Cat Paradox: Interpretations and Criticisms of Quantum Physics
In: Quantum Physics
By: Benjamin J. Williams
Jun 25, 2008
Electromagnetic Induction: Michael Faraday's Famous Experiment of Inducing Current in a Coil
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jun 21, 2008
The Electromagnetic Field: Discovery of Magnetic Force Leads to Electric Motor Invention
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Jun 18, 2008
Basic Properties of Magnets: Observation and Source of Magnetism in Iron Objects
In: Electricity & Magnetism
By: Harry P. Schlanger
May 10, 2008
The PN Diode as a Circuit Switch: Using the Ideal Diode Concept of a Switch to Analyse Simple Circuits
In: Physics (general)
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Apr 8, 2008
The Twin Paradox: One of Special Relativity's Most Important Thought Experiments
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Apr 5, 2008
Traveling at the Speed of Light: Albert Einstein's Special Relativity and Cosmic Speed Limits
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Apr 3, 2008
What is a Black Hole? The Origin and Present Perspective on these Cosmic Wonders
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 15, 2008
Max Planck and Light Quanta: The Solution to the Problem of Black-Body Radiation
In: Quantum Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 14, 2008
The Photoelectric Effect: Phillip Lenard’s Experiment with Light and Electrons
In: Quantum Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 13, 2008
Black-Body Radiation: The Ultraviolet Catastrophe and Fall of Classical Physics
In: Physics History
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 8, 2008
Properties of Fermions and Bosons: The Gray Area within Particle Classification
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 8, 2008
Bose-Einstein Statistics: The Indian Contribution to Quantum Mechanics
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 6, 2008
Principles of Particle Detection: How Exactly do Particle Accelerators Operate?
In: Particle Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 6, 2008
Linear and Circular Accelerators: The Modern World of Particle Acceleration and Discovery
In: Particle Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 5, 2008
Early Particle Accelerators: A History ol Deciphering the Reality of the Subatomic World
In: Physics History
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 2, 2008
Anti-Particles and Anti-Matter: How Every Particle Possesses an “Equal but Opposite” Partner
In: Particle Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 2, 2008
Paul Dirac and the Positron: A Triumph of Mathematics in the First Anti-Particle
In: Particle Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Mar 1, 2008
The Quantum Totalitarian Principle: Discovering New Physical Laws Using Bizarre Quantum Properties
In: Particle Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 29, 2008
Beta Decay and the Weak Force: The Development of an Entirely New Physical Force
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 29, 2008
Radioactivity and Alpha Particles: The Radioactive Decay Governed by the Strong Nuclear Force
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 28, 2008
The Beginnings of Nuclear Physics: Bequerel, The Curies, Rutherford and Radioactivity
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 27, 2008
The Discovery of the Neutron: James Chadwick's Remarkable Experiment
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 25, 2008
Rutherford and the Atomic Nucleus: The Discovery of the Shape and Composition of the Atom
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 24, 2008
The Discovery of the Electron: J.J. Thompson and the First Subatomic Particle
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 23, 2008
The Scale of Atoms: Gaining a Perspective of Atomic Sizes
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 22, 2008
Brownian Motion and Atomic Theory: How a Botanist Helped to Prove that Atoms Exist
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 21, 2008
John Dalton and Atomic Theory: A 19th Century Chemist Reinvigorates the Atom
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 20, 2008
Ancient Theories of Atoms: The Study of the Smallest Things in the Ancient World
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 18, 2008
Quantum Cryptography: The Frontiers of Secrecy
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 17, 2008
Defining Quantum Mechanics: The Physics of the Smallest Things in the Universe
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 15, 2008
The Legacy of General Relativity: Einstein’s Greatest Theory and its Effect on the Scientific World
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 13, 2008
Gravity and General Relativity: Einstein's Revolutionary Theory of Curved Spacetime
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 6, 2008
Relativity and Bending Light: Albert Einstein’s Most Famous Prediction of General Relativity
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 3, 2008
The Equivalence Principle: Einstein's "Happiest Thought" and the General Theory of Relativity
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 1, 2008
The Basics of Nanotechnology: The Science of Manipulating Subatomic Objects
In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Feb 1, 2008
The Universe's Fourth Dimension: Herman Minkowski, Albert Einstein, and the Creation of Space-Time
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 31, 2008
Nuclear Chain Reactions: How Atomic Weapons Really Work
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 30, 2008
The Equivalence of Mass and Energy: Special Relativity and E = mc²
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 29, 2008
The Addition of Velocities: How Special Relativity and the Constant Speed Affect Measurement
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 28, 2008
Time and Space Dilation: Einstein's Answer to the Problem with the Speed of Light
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 27, 2008
The Lorentz Transformation: Reconciling Space and Time with the Speed of Light
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 27, 2008
Simultaneity and Relativity: Proof of The Flexibility of Time and Space
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 26, 2008
Relativity and Electromagnetism: The Problem with the Speed of Light
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 25, 2008
The Speed of Light: How The Study of Electromagnetism Affected Science
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 25, 2008
The Study of Light: The History of Illumination
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 24, 2008
Galilean Relativity: So Many Trains, so Little Time
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Jan 24, 2008
Induction vs. Deduction in Science: The Techniques Involved in Creating a Good Scientific Theory
In: Physics (general)
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Nov 6, 2007
Is Time Travel Possible? From Einstein to Hawking to The Multiverse Theory
In: Physics (general)
By: Rebecca Turner
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