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  1. X

    How Can I Create a Non-Fire Flash Bang for Street Magic Tricks?

    Hej i have seached the web thin... without reslut so I hope that you smart people can help me :D I want to make a little flash bang for my amature street magic tricks, that I want to give a little extra effect :D I have found a lot of places where people shows how to make them. But my...
  2. D

    Need a topic for paper in modern physics

    I am writing a paper on a "modern" modern physics experiment and need some help on finding a subject to write about. Any help on finding a topic would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
  3. D

    Need a topic for paper in modern physics

    I am writing a paper on a "modern" modern physics experiment and need some help on finding a subject to write about. Any help on finding a topic would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
  4. A

    What is the Best Topic for a Scientific Review in Electronic Materials Science?

    Hello, Dear all, I will be writing a scientific "review" on a topic relating to electronic materials science. I have some candidates and open to suggestions, Please help me pick a promising topic which doesn't require diving in deep to be understood. My candidates are: - Photovoltaic Solar...
  5. L

    Help Topic for AS coursework (sensors)

    I'm studying AS Physics, and we're doing the sensors project for our coursework. WE can use LDRs, Thermistor, rotary sensor and a variable resistor (length). I have to think of a context to the measurements, and our teacher wants it to be witty and original, but have no ideas! Examples of...
  6. D

    Noob topic, midterm this Tuesday.

    This Tuesday, I am going to walk into my class and take the first test this semester, which also happens to be my midterm. I'm taking Physics 204 - Mechanics and it's pretty much kicking my butt ha ha. The teacher has told us that a "cheat sheet" will be allowed STRICTLY for equations...
  7. Topher925

    How does your thesis topic affect your desired fields of work?

    I'm going to be choosing the topic of my masters thesis rather soon which will lay a lot of the ground work for my PhD. But I am wondering how general should I make my thesis with respect to other engineering areas. I'm looking to go specifically into energy and heat transfer of...
  8. O

    Topic that involves physics, chemistry and biology?

    Does anyone know about the IB Diploma course? We're supposed to make a project or investigation and analyze the physics, chemistry and biology aspect of it... the theme of the project is 'Go Green' and it can be literal (do things involving green things, paint green stuff)... I'm confused of...
  9. K

    Medical Circumcision & Bad Habits (warning: sensitive topic and/or graphic)

    I have no where else to go to, and posting anonymously on a public computer seems to be my best bet because I have lurked these forums for a while and believe most members here are intelligent enough to provide an objective answer. As I've already stated, this issue may be sensitive to some...
  10. madmike159

    Unraveling the Mystery of [Topic]: Implications of [Effect]

    After doing some research on the subject I have managed to work out roughly how it works. What I havn't been able to find out is what it does. Were there any implications from this effect? Did it lead to disproving or proving a theory? Any help would be very usful.
  11. G

    Hydrochloric acid as 7th highest searched topic on Yahoo

    Hmm... I wonder why. http://www.yahoo.com/
  12. F

    IP topic is badly needed here.

    i really need IP topics which don't need more money and can be worked for a short time. im a 4th year student. Thks.
  13. O

    Discrete Probability and Distribution to understand the topic.

    I'm currently studying this topic at school... I'm a 12th grader. So I just want to ask, does anyone know how to comprehend the topic in an easier way? or probably anyone know a guide somewhere in the net? I am just confused at binomial distribution, and poisson. I understand a little bit...
  14. C

    Help with Topic on Causality and Speical relativity

    Hi all, this is part of my assignment where I have to write an essay of a range of 6000-8000 words. Here goes : Consider the concept of causality. Could a killer use the principle of special relativity to argue that, in a certain reference frame, his/her victim died before the killer fired...
  15. K

    Oscillation question - vibration topic

    oscillation question -- vibration topic Book is asking me to prove that ξ = 1 corresponds with the smallest value of c such that no oscillation occurs. Says let λ = -b (b is a positive number) and that's all I'm given. I'm not even sure I understand how you can tell there is no...
  16. F

    Can the Rubik's Cube be Solved in a Disco?

    Hi guys. I need help coming up with a topic for my year 11 physics speech which goes for 5 min. I decided to ask here cause my teacher marks hard so i need some good topics. The question i have choosen talk about is "Is it possible to solve a rubiks cube in a disco?". If anyone can suggest...
  17. G

    What are some online resources for technical seminars in EE and communications?

    hi i am an engineering student in electronics. i want to take tecnical seminar. can i know the latest technology and the website in which it could be available..
  18. P

    Programs Prospective PHD students: What to look for in a supervisor and topic?

    I have undergraduate degrees in Physics and Mechanical Engineering. I'm pretty bored by my work as a systems integration engineer and am strongly considering doing a phd in plasma physics. I've been told that the quality of my supervisor, his/her contacts and the amount of funding they can...
  19. B

    Help on Thesis Topic: Applied Physics, Programming & Experiments

    help on thesis topic! please, please.. help me find a topic for my thesis.. particularly, I'm interested in applied physics topics, programming or experimental set-up will do.. any suggestions?..
  20. S

    Linear Algebra - Topic: Basis & Subspaces

    I have a few questions here, my main problem is not understanding the notations used, hence not understanding the questions. Homework Statement 1. Do the vectors j_{1}= (1,0,-1,2) and j_{2}= (0,1,1,2) form a basis for the space W = {(a,b,c,d) l a - b + c = 0, -2a - 2b + d =0} ? 2...
  21. K

    Grade 12 Assignment/EEI Topic help

    Homework Statement Hi everyone, This is the first time I have posted here so please be nice! I am looking for a topic for my year 12 physics EEI (extended experimental investigation), where we have to chose ANYTHING, test it (quantative data needed), generate rules (potentially linking the...
  22. K

    Testing SAT Writing: Can the Past Influence the Present?

    hi, i had my SAT exam today. The topic was: Can the past influence the present? there was an example i included in the essay, which now I'm feeling unsure about. I talked about the holocaust (past event) and the recent apology of Angela Merkel to the jews (present). and i also talked about...
  23. T

    Topic about masses (modern physics)

    Homework Statement If a system is composed of n particles that are freely moving is M(system)=M(total masses of particles)(sum) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution of course no , but these particles isn't photons or electrons my doctor didnt exacly told me what are they...
  24. K

    What Are the Latest Advancements in Particle Physics for Beginners?

    As my final project in particle phys. I just have to give a talk and I need some ideas. I'm thinking either Strange-Star quark/gluon plasma properties and what's new in the field, or a quick overview of Lattice QCD, how it was started and what problems it assists in solving. Any other...
  25. J

    Help with topic for 10 page paper

    Ok, my physics teacher has a assigned a 10 page paper to be completed by the end of the year. this is my senior year just for refrence. I would like to pick a topic in the Aerospace engineering field, and who better than u guys to help me find a good topic to do my project on. Here are my...
  26. P

    E&M in a Curved Space-Time: Find Books & Papers Here

    SR can be used to describe E&M in a local inertial frame, can anyone tell me a book or paper, that describes E&M in a curved space-time? Thank you in advanced
  27. P

    Need Help Choosing A Topic To Write A Physics Paper On

    I'm in undergraduate physics 2 and I'm looking for an interesting (but not too broad) topic to write an 8-10 page paper on. I've considered color vision & color blindness, lasers, quantum theory, etc. What would be a good topic to write on? Thanks.
  28. K

    Why Does Resistance Increase with Temperature in Conductors?

    currently we have been studying mechanic physics and the teacher though that it would be fun to do a fun electricity related lab. the lab was to investigate the voltage across a copper resistor and a superconductor when the temperature is brought down with liquid nitrogen. my question is why...
  29. D

    Research Topic in Graph Theory or Non-Well-Founded Set Theory

    I'm doing to come up with a subject in either of them to do either an "independent study" or "project" on, the former is a course which simply requires you to learn the subject and the latter is "independent study" + a x-page paper. Unfortunately I don't know either subject too well so I can't...
  30. N

    Understanding Fields: How Can They Be Represented and Applied?

    I've been wanting to catch back up on my physics and math. I was looking into equations on E&M, which led me to electric fields, which led me through differentiation, and on. I am looking up on Wikipedia what a mathematical field is. Well, it's an algebraic structure. It's also a ring. A ring...
  31. D

    Undergrad Project Topic: Graph Theory, Combinatorics & Complexity

    I'm in my last year as an undergrad (hopefully) and I'm looking for a subject to do an "honours project" on. I actually have no ideas, but maybe someone can suggest a topic in graph theory, combinatorics or complexity?
  32. B

    This might be off topic but i with this math problem

    Die A has four 9's and two 0's on its faces. Die B has four 3's and two 11's on its faces. when either of these dice is rolled, each face has an equal chance of landng on top. two players are going to play a game. the first player selects a die and rolls it. the second player rolls the remaining...
  33. J

    Can You Make Yourself Dream? - Josh's Question

    After recovering from Strep the last few days, I got some time to just sit down and read. I read Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Drems. Now for the most part, this book had all the answers to my questions...but one. Is it possible to make yourself dream? (without the hypnotic stuff)...
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    What Are Some Innovative Topics for a Classical Mechanics Term Project?

    Does anybody know a good topic for a classical mechanics term project. I just don't have any ideas. It can just be a high degree of problem solving for a traditional trivial question or be a Phenomenon.
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    Special relativity assignment topic help

    hey all, i've recently been given an assignment of special relativity, the question is as follows:- Topic B: SPECIAL RELATIVITY Write a short report on any experiment, published in the literature (ie journals), which proves or depends on a relativistic effect. Include essential experimental...
  36. I

    Possible IB extended essay topic

    hi. i was wondering if it is possible to write a well developed essay explaining the physics behind tae kwon do (korean martial arts). think an indepth version of the show "human weapon". do you think that the research will be too simplistic/ complex? how should i narrow or broaden this topic? I...
  37. C

    Understanding Light Propagation for Quantum Field Theory

    do you need to know about the propagation of light to understand quantum field theory? note: when i speak of propagation of light i am only talking about these topics only: geometrical optics, intensity, the angular eikonal, narro bundles of rays, image formation with broad bundles of rays...
  38. J

    Dreams: Life Beyond Parents for Raised-Solo Kids

    Well I was wondering, if a kid, was born and raised without seeing anybody else but his parents. Until he was 18 the only people he ever saw was his parents, would he be able to dream about other people besides his parents?
  39. A

    Catchy Caption for the topic Adolescence and Indian Lifestyles

    Can u tell a Catchy Caption For The Topic Adolocence and Indian Lifestyles please?
  40. J

    Can anyone suggest a thesis topic on semiconductor physics?

    can anyone suggest a topic on semiconductor physics that is great for a thesis study? thanks
  41. S

    Physics investigatory project topic

    Please suggest some interesting, beneficial, unexpensive, economical and not-so-hard investigatory project about physics... I need to do a research paper but i don't have a good topic yet,, please help thanks,,
  42. H

    Selecting a Recent Space/Astro Physics Research Topic

    I need a help in selecting my new presentation topic my teachers always use to say that the topic should be very recent and in researchs of present time,i am Space and Astro physics student doing M Sc.Please help me to find out the most recent Research topic in this subject except black hole etc...
  43. E

    Nuclear energy hot topic once again $7 billlion seriously?

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070701/ap_on_sc/rethinking_nukes There is also fervent anti-nuke opposition waiting to be re-stoked. Jim Riccio of Greenpeace said nuclear advocates are exploiting global warming fears to try to revive an industry that's too risky to fool with. "You have...
  44. P

    UG research Advisor wants me to come up with my own topic

    So I started this REU and my UG research advisor wants me to come up with my own research project. That way I can be the number one author of any paper I publish. However, my creativity seems to be lacknig and I am having trouble coming up with feasible project topics, especially since I am...
  45. P

    Building insight on a particular topic

    Im in high school now taking AP calc AB, AP phys C mechanics, and AP chem, and the typical english/social studies classes. I am doing this cause i like math and science. My dream schedule would have been AP calc BC, AP phys C and B, AP chem, AP bio, and probably AP stats or envi sci. This is...
  46. M

    Expert Assistance for Choosing a Microelectronics Thesis Topic | Brian's Guide

    anyone here who are familiar w/ microelectronics , maybe in Integrated Circuit design, I'm a student taking Microelectronics which most of our academic subject focus on IC design and fabrication, since it gets my interest. Please anyone could help me choosing a specific topics for my thesis in...
  47. S

    How to Choose the Best Computational Physics Project as an Undergrad?

    It's time I started thinking about my final year project (it's next year, and I want to make a really good go of it) The three main streams my department normally offer as project themes are: i) Experimental ii) Computational iii) Scholarly Research Theoretical physics topics tend to...
  48. humanino

    Is MSSM Higgs the Key to Understanding the Universe?

    Good morning everbody, very good indeed. Well, tell me what you think : http://dorigo.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/a-21-sigma-eccess-of-mssm-higgs
  49. C

    What Are the Connections Between Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry?

    research topic in non-euclid geo??--Help please! hello! I am a high school junior trying to do an independent project in geometry and I've been reading about hyperbolic geometry--or non-euclid geo in general. i now have to pose a more specific research question within the topic and i really...
  50. drphysica

    Hey guys I have an interesting topic for all of you who interested

    Hey guys I have an interesting topic for all of you who interested. From the EPR paradox we know that principle of non-locality indeed exist and yet it is suggests that information cannot be transferred between A and B due to quantum mechanics uncertainty principle since information gets...
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