What are the recent breakthroughs?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying recent breakthroughs in various fields of physics, including theoretical mechanics, optics and photonics, materials sciences, quantum mechanics, electromagnetics, and statistical mechanics. The scope includes theoretical and applied aspects, with an emphasis on what constitutes "recent."

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the definition of "recent," suggesting a distinction between the last 20 years and the last 20 months.
  • Another participant proposes subscribing to the Physics News Update as a way to stay informed about breakthroughs.
  • A different participant mentions ongoing solid work in nonlinear dynamics and classical chaos as a notable area of progress.
  • Several participants express the need for a specific timeframe to better frame the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on what constitutes "recent" breakthroughs, and multiple views on the timeframe and areas of focus remain present.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks clarity on specific breakthroughs and is dependent on participants' interpretations of "recent," which has not been defined.

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What are the recent breakthroughs in physics in the fields of theoretical mechanics, optics & photics, meterials sciences, quantum mechanis, elecromagnetics, and statistical mechanis? :smile:
 
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What counts as recent ? Last 20 years or last 20 months ?
 
jacyh said:
What are the recent breakthroughs in physics in the fields of theoretical mechanics, optics & photics, meterials sciences, quantum mechanis, elecromagnetics, and statistical mechanis? :smile:

May I suggest you subscribe the Physics News Update and find out for yourself?

http://www.aip.org/pnu/

Zz.
 
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A timeframe would be most helpful.
 
I would say that there's a lot of solid work going on in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and classical chaos.
 

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