IN BRIEF Numerical simulation: A modern method of computer modeling. Facilitates the understanding and prediction of real phenomena. Reduces physical prototypes, leading to savings in time and money. Supports the analysis of experimental results. Broker for scenarios impossible to realize physically. Used in materials science and plasma physics. New challenges for simulation tools. Integrates physical … Read more
IN BRIEF Uncertainty principle stated by Heisenberg in 1927 Inverse relationship between position and momentum The more we know about position, the less we can know about momentum, and vice versa Observation of a particle changes its state Impacts on quantum physics and understanding of the universe Leads to reflections in philosophy and psychology Used … Read more
IN BRIEF Fermi Paradox: Questions about extraterrestrial life. Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox: State of quantum superposition. Zenon’s Paradox: Challenges to the nature of motion. Archer’s Paradox: Relationship between movement and target. Black Hole Paradox: Problem of lost information. Dark Night Paradox: Cosmological inconsistency of the universe. Faint Young Sun Paradox: Issues regarding Earth’s past temperature. Resolution … Read more
IN BRIEF Quantum mechanics and general relativity: two major theories of physics. Mathematical incompatibility between the two theories. Problem of unifying gravity and quantum mechanics. General relativity describes gravitation at large scales. Quantum mechanics operates at the subatomic scale. The challenges of a unified theory within the context of the universe. The necessity to reconcile … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: Quantum physics is a set of theories developed in the 20th century to explain the behavior of atoms and particles. Scientific revolution: Considered one of the two great revolutions of the twentieth century, alongside the theory of relativity. Nature of interactions: It describes how energy is exchanged in discrete values called quanta. … Read more
IN BRIEF The theory of relativity formulated by Albert Einstein. Special relativity discovered in 1905, challenging classical notions. General relativity established in 1915, revising our understanding of gravity. Time can slow down and space can contract. This theory has revolutionized our view of the universe. Essential implications in physics and astrophysics. Initial criticisms but only … Read more