Light is fascinating in that it is both a particle and a wave. Sounds impossible, right? While theories designed to reconcile existing theories (relativity, Maxwell's equations, etc) with quantum physics have hit major roadblocks, we know that light has quantum properties because of the double...
Without inside expertise, I would say that thermodynamics (heat transfer) is perhaps the single most relevant expertise you may have. Aerospace engineering is an umbrella term for multiple disciplines, all of which are limited (in efficiency) by the laws of thermodynamics. Mechanical engineering...
I prefer thought experiments to absolute values. I am TERRIBLE at math (several seizures decimated my ability in that arena) but love science, and want to gather up my remaining braincells and learn what I can. I'm an enthusiastic conversant and even more enthusiastic about thinking in...