IN BRIEF Numerical simulation: Modern method of modeling on computer. Facilitates the understanding and prediction of real phenomena. Reduction of physical prototypes, leading to savings in time and money. Supports the analysis of experimental results. Broker for scenarios that are impossible to realize physically. Used in materials science and plasma physics. New challenges for simulation … Read more
IN BRIEF Uncertainty principle stated by Heisenberg in 1927 Inverse relationship between the position and the momentum The more precisely the position is known, the less the momentum can be known and vice versa Observation of a particle modifies its state Impacts on quantum physics and understanding of the universe Engenders reflections in philosophy and … Read more
IN BRIEF Fermi Paradox: Questions about extraterrestrial life. Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox: State of quantum superposition. Zeno’s Paradox: Challenges regarding 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. Weak Young Sun Paradox: Issues of past Earth temperature. Resolution … Read more
IN BRIEF Quantum mechanics and general relativity: two major theories of physics. Mathematical incompatibility between the two theories. Issue of unifying gravity and quantum mechanics. General relativity describes gravity on a large scale. Quantum mechanics operates on a subatomic scale. The challenges of a unified theory in the context of the universe. The need to … 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, along with the theory of relativity. Nature of interactions: It describes how energy exchanges happen in discrete values called … 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. Implications in physics and astrophysics are essential. Initial criticisms, but … Read more