Always been interested of physics at the edge of knowledge

[Ben vdP]

How did you find PF?

I just searched for it on the net so that I can discuss issues at a serious level.

It's decades ago I studied physics and went into working for software companies.
Now I'm retired and have more time to focus on issues in physics, astronomy, quantum mechanics or anything else interesting.

 

[phinds]

Welcome to the forum. You've come to a good place for it

 

[PeroK]

How did you find PF?: I just searched for it on the net so that I can discuss issues at a serious level.

It's decades ago I studied physics and went into working for software companies.
Now I'm retired and have more time to focus on issues in physics, astronomy, quantum mechanics or anything else interesting.

You may be interested to know that there is something of a theory about people in your position, who return to physics after a career in engineering.

The theory is that often the engineer becomes quickly disillusioned with the difficulties, mathematical and conceptual, presented by modern physics. One option, the one I chose, is to start at the beginning - advanced high school mathematics, followed by undergraduate physics and mathematics courses and textbooks, progressing to masters level. Beyond that, unless you are very gifted, you require a supervisor of some description to guide you.

The common alternative is to dive straight into advanced physics without taking the time to relearn undergraduate level material. This seems to lead often to difficulties accepting modern physics. And dismay at the obvious failings of professional physicists. In some cases, the retired engineer then tries to rework modern physics, trying to get round their irreconcilable difficulties and produce their own theory of everything!

 

[darkmatyr]

Hey, no fringe theories here!