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Participate in expert physics discussion. Discussion on the nature and properties of matter and energy. This area is for topics that don't fit the other categories. Mainstream physics only.

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Undergrad Y used to refer to light 'particles'?

Greg Bernhardt
Aug 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 17, 2003

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High School Yukawa predicted the existence of the pi-meson

Greg Bernhardt
Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 16, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Metallurgy, slip planes, shock theory

392hemi
Aug 14, 2003 · Replies 1 · Aug 14, 2003

Replies: 1

High School How Do Scientists Measure the Radius of the Earth?

Koveras00
Aug 13, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 13, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate How many physical states are there (that we can't physically touch)?

Cyberice
Aug 11, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 13, 2003

Replies: 4

The eyes have it: Globeandmail.com

Ivan Seeking
Aug 11, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 12, 2003

Replies: 2

High School What is Energy?

Gale
Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 94 · Aug 11, 2003

4

Replies: 94

Undergrad Why we call standing waves as waves

Hypothesis
Aug 9, 2003 · Replies 1 · Aug 9, 2003

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High School Can Someone Explain Zeno's Paradox for Me?

wonderland
Aug 7, 2003 · Replies 6 · Aug 8, 2003

Replies: 6

Top Physics Authorities and their Must-Read Books: Hawking, Greene, and More!

BIGBANGSingh
Aug 6, 2003 · Replies 10 · Aug 8, 2003

Replies: 10

Gulf experiment seeks to explain the Bermuda Triangle

Ivan Seeking
Aug 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 8, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate How Do New Consumer Laws Impact Product Labeling in Modern Physics?

Tail
Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 7, 2003

Replies: 2

High School What Are the Fundamental Principles of Physics?

NeeNCaRpeeN
Aug 6, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 6, 2003

Replies: 2

High School Understanding InstantOn: A Comprehensive Guide

MathematicalPhysicist
Aug 1, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 3, 2003

Replies: 3

A new point of view on Math language

Doron Shadmi
Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 1, 2003

Replies: 4

Undergrad Can Deterministic Computers Truly Generate Chaos?

MathematicalPhysicist
Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 15 · Aug 1, 2003

Replies: 15

Undergrad Why not use the moon for energy?

Experimenter
Jul 28, 2003 · Replies 16 · Jul 31, 2003

Replies: 16

High School Action Does NOT Equal Reaction ?

STAii
Jul 18, 2003 · Replies 22 · Jul 31, 2003

Replies: 22

Looking for a Helium Neon Laser? Welcome to the forum!

Telefect
Jul 26, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 30, 2003

Replies: 4

High School Physics Equation Map: Solve Problems Easily

Raavin
Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jul 27, 2003

Replies: 1

What makes the world go 'round

Dagenais
Jul 23, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jul 24, 2003

Replies: 7

Poll

What physicists think about physics: What is real?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 23, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jul 23, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate What Laws Explain the Infinitude of the Universe?

Moni
Jul 10, 2003 · Replies 111 · Jul 23, 2003

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Replies: 111

Poll

What physicists think about physics

Ivan Seeking
Jul 23, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 23, 2003

Replies: 4

How many points are there on the Beaufort scale for measuring wind force?

Greg Bernhardt
Jul 22, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 22, 2003

Replies: 3

Discover the Power of a Well-Designed Web Page | EFTaylor.com

Tyger
Jul 21, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 22, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate The Continuum and The Discreteness concepts in Math language

Doron Shadmi
Jul 16, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jul 21, 2003

Replies: 9

Undergrad The Weight of Rechargeable Batteries: Fact or Fiction?

Devilin
Jul 15, 2003 · Replies 8 · Jul 20, 2003

Replies: 8

Did Einstein's Work Affect All Areas of Physics?

eNtRopY
Jul 9, 2003 · Replies 72 · Jul 19, 2003

3

Replies: 72

Undergrad What is the definition of POP SCIENCE?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 13, 2003 · Replies 11 · Jul 18, 2003

Replies: 11

What Is the Fundamental Unit of Matter?

subtillioN
Jul 17, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jul 17, 2003

Replies: 1

High School Can anyoneone recommend a good self-teaching/review Physics book

JM2107
Jul 15, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 16, 2003

Replies: 4

Poll

What would you do to Win a Nobel In Physics?

Mr. Robin Parsons
Jul 11, 2003 · Replies 25 · Jul 16, 2003

Replies: 25

High School Do We See In Digital or Analog?

PeteGt
Jul 14, 2003 · Replies 13 · Jul 16, 2003

Replies: 13

Graduate Why is a black hole with q>e singular?

Loren Booda
Jul 12, 2003 · Replies 8 · Jul 14, 2003

Replies: 8

High School What Determines the Strength of an Object's Gravity?

brum
Jul 13, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 14, 2003

Replies: 4

High School A square has 360 degrees, if you measure the degrees on the outside,

Mattius_
Jul 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 14, 2003

Replies: 3

High School What Causes Mysterious Glowing Trails in the Night Sky?

Artman
Jul 9, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jul 12, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate The Eightfold Way categories which groups of particles?

Greg Bernhardt
Jul 11, 2003 · Replies 10 · Jul 11, 2003

Replies: 10

What would be the extensiveness of a

E8
Jul 8, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 10, 2003

Replies: 2

High School Who first derived Bernoulli's equation?

Greg Bernhardt
Jul 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 4, 2003

Replies: 3

Experimenting with a Frog: A Fun Challenge?

username
Jul 3, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jul 3, 2003

Replies: 7

Undergrad Physics Behind Music: Unsuccesful Research, Help Explain Octave?

Andy
Jul 2, 2003 · Replies 13 · Jul 3, 2003

Replies: 13

High School What two types of forces contribute to the lift on a wing?

Greg Bernhardt
Jul 1, 2003 · Replies 30 · Jul 2, 2003

2

Replies: 30

Can X-rays penetrate clothing and reveal hidden objects?

Ivan Seeking
Jun 27, 2003 · Replies 14 · Jun 30, 2003

Replies: 14

High School Basic physics questions- any help appreciated

FestiveF
Jun 30, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 30, 2003

Replies: 2

Undergrad Matter or Energy: Which Concept Defines Our Reality?

Mentat
Jun 25, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jun 29, 2003

Replies: 4

Is There a Men of Physics Book Similar to Men of Mathematics?

suffian
Jun 26, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jun 28, 2003

Replies: 7

Poll

The Final Theory: Who Will Win the Battle?

meteor
Jun 18, 2003 · Replies 11 · Jun 27, 2003

Replies: 11

Why do some believe that ghosts are affected by gravity?

tomas
Jun 12, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jun 21, 2003

Replies: 9

Undergrad Construct a maglev launch system on our moon

wolram
Jun 6, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 21, 2003

Replies: 2

Undergrad The Mysterious Nature of Clouds: Density, Temperature, and Structure

Tyro
Jun 19, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jun 20, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Latest theories are for inter stellar propulsion

wolram
Jun 6, 2003 · Replies 29 · Jun 20, 2003

Replies: 29

High School What is Energy and How Does it Relate to Matter?

benzun_1999
Jun 18, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jun 18, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Confused about ZPE? Get Your Answers Here!

wolram
Jun 11, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jun 12, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate Physical Chemistry vs. Chemical Physics?

NewWorldSamurai
Jun 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 10, 2003

Replies: 2

Undergrad Are Directed Energy Weapons Still Viable in Modern Warfare?

maximus
Jun 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jun 10, 2003

Replies: 1

Undergrad How Does Honda's The Cog Ad Illustrate Principles of Physics?

Andersen
Jun 7, 2003 · Replies 8 · Jun 8, 2003

Replies: 8

Glaring errors or misconceptions

MartinW
Jun 8, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 8, 2003

Replies: 2

High School Can Physics Explain Astrology?

quantumcarl
May 20, 2003 · Replies 99 · Jun 7, 2003

4

Replies: 99

New Frontier Book: Part I Found on John-Gotti.com

Ploegman
Jun 5, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jun 7, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Out of Phase Matter: A Discussion

iamgore46
Jun 3, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 5, 2003

Replies: 2

High School F a transmiter for arguments sake, fitted in a satalite orbiting the earth

wolram
Jun 1, 2003 · Replies 12 · Jun 3, 2003

Replies: 12

Undergrad Gravitational Energy: Is it Really Zero?

maximus
May 28, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jun 1, 2003

Replies: 7

Graduate Physics = ghost of of mathematics?

Alexander
May 29, 2003 · Replies 19 · May 31, 2003

Replies: 19

Who are the Best Physicists of All Time?

Wolfgang77
May 25, 2003 · Replies 13 · May 31, 2003

Replies: 13

Navigating Nuclear Medicine Research: Where to Start?

MrCaN
May 30, 2003 · Replies 2 · May 31, 2003

Replies: 2

Undergrad Unveiling the Mystery of Brown's Gas

wimms
May 28, 2003 · Replies 9 · May 29, 2003

Replies: 9

Confused w/ some physics concepts

miyuki9
May 22, 2003 · Replies 8 · May 27, 2003

Replies: 8

Who Can Solve the Universal Calculation?

hell18
May 26, 2003 · Replies 3 · May 26, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Einstein Field Equations Locations

meteor
May 17, 2003 · Replies 11 · May 24, 2003

Replies: 11

Your favorite original, pet physics theory

Loren Booda
May 17, 2003 · Replies 18 · May 22, 2003

Replies: 18

Graduate Are You Ready for Your Qualifier Exams?

eNtRopY
Mar 20, 2003 · Replies 30 · May 21, 2003

2

Replies: 30

High School Piano Tuner's Guide: Solving Beat Frequency in Tuning Fork and Piano Notes

miyuki9
May 21, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2003

Replies: 1

Undergrad Where Can I Find Compression Rates of Liquids for Hydraulics Calculations?

Mattius_
May 20, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 21, 2003

Replies: 1

Undergrad LEVELS OF CONCEPTS (anti-science people read NOW)

LogicalAtheist
May 20, 2003 · Replies 8 · May 20, 2003

Replies: 8

High School What is the best approach for buying books as a science major?

LogicalAtheist
May 11, 2003 · Replies 78 · May 20, 2003

3

Replies: 78

Why do physicists obsess over their place in the hierarchy of physics?

eNtRopY
May 16, 2003 · Replies 14 · May 20, 2003

Replies: 14

High School What is the definition of 1 meter?

KLscilevothma
May 17, 2003 · Replies 10 · May 17, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate Maximizing Interactions: A Corollary to Occam's Razor

Loren Booda
May 16, 2003 · Replies 6 · May 17, 2003

Replies: 6

High School Discover the Exciting World of Physics with arXiv's Popular Physics Section!

eNtRopY
May 16, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 17, 2003

Replies: 1

High School I don't think Telepathy could possibly be electromagnetic in nature

KillaMarcilla
May 12, 2003 · Replies 7 · May 16, 2003

Replies: 7

High School Creating a Low-Cost EMP Device: A School Project Idea

Greywolf
May 15, 2003 · Replies 9 · May 16, 2003

Replies: 9

Unique Version of the Periodic Table

rlduncan
Mar 31, 2003 · Replies 14 · May 14, 2003

Replies: 14

High School Vipers Weekly Quiz: Newton, Schrodinger, Hawking

Viper
May 6, 2003 · Replies 12 · May 13, 2003

Replies: 12

Are Dangerous Physics Experiments Suitable for End-of-Year College Classes?

Andy
May 6, 2003 · Replies 17 · May 13, 2003

Replies: 17

High School What are the major areas of physics?

LogicalAtheist
May 11, 2003 · Replies 5 · May 12, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate What are the two varieties of infinity and how do they differ?

Michael F. Dmitriyev
Apr 30, 2003 · Replies 10 · May 12, 2003

Replies: 10

Undergrad If I drop a vibrating 440 Hz tuning fork down the elevator shaft

david90
May 9, 2003 · Replies 5 · May 11, 2003

Replies: 5

Patients is the key to understanding principals

Kirk Gaulden
May 7, 2003 · Replies 20 · May 11, 2003

Replies: 20

Tell me the 3 greatest physicist u think

newton1
May 5, 2003 · Replies 10 · May 10, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate The Physics of Paradox: A Theory of Everything

wuliheron
Apr 8, 2003 · Replies 61 · May 8, 2003

3

Replies: 61

High School What is the correct equation for energy?

Flux
May 7, 2003 · Replies 2 · May 7, 2003

Replies: 2

High School What are the effects and explanations of blue shift and red shift?

Koveras00
May 7, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 7, 2003

Replies: 1

Undergrad The difference between system equili and system and steady state

hi
Apr 28, 2003 · Replies 4 · May 6, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Can the Big Bang Contain Infinite Information?

FZ+
May 3, 2003 · Replies 9 · May 6, 2003

Replies: 9

High School What Are the Key Differences Between Scientific Law and Theory?

dav2008
May 5, 2003 · Replies 2 · May 5, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Is infinite divisibility possible through quantum mechanics?

Ivan Seeking
May 2, 2003 · Replies 4 · May 2, 2003

Replies: 4

How possible would it be to become totally invisible?

Bunting
Apr 22, 2003 · Replies 21 · May 2, 2003

Replies: 21

Jean-Louis Naudin's Crazy Experiments: Microwave Destruction & More!

arivero
Apr 30, 2003 · Replies 1 · Apr 30, 2003

Replies: 1

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