B Are there any unsolved physics problems?

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The discussion centers on the existence of unsolved physics problems and the desire to contribute to the scientific field by addressing them. A list of significant unresolved issues was shared, originally proposed by Nobel laureate V. Ginzburg, covering topics like controlled nuclear fusion, high-temperature superconductivity, and dark matter. Participants noted that some items on the list may no longer be considered unsolved, as advancements have been made since its publication. New areas of interest, such as the statistical mechanics of active matter, were highlighted as emerging fields ripe for exploration. The conversation emphasizes the importance of pursuing personal interests in physics rather than solely focusing on prestigious problems.
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kered rettop said:
Correction. It's turtles all the way down until you reach the end.
I think you missed the point.
 
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phinds said:
Yes, BUT ... what you're not pointing out is that those socks were magically transmitted from another city or country which is where they were lost in the first place. OUR socks get the same treatment and end up elsewhere.
I have never lost a sock. That's something I'm very proud of!

I've lost several shirts and a pair of trousers vanished. But, never a sock .
 
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PeroK said:
I have never lost a sock. That's something I'm very proud of!
Statistically close to impossible. Even women lose socks.
 
  • #34
phinds said:
I think you missed the point.
I think you did.
 
  • #35
kered rettop said:
I think you did.
There's a lot of stuff that's not known right now and the science community are working on it. It is very interesting and takes a lot text book reading to get anywhere near what they are actually looking at. Some of that community are on here.
 
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pinball1970 said:
It's someone else's socks though. Someone else's feet ..
Well, just throw the feet back.
 

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