Compensated for new discoveries in quantum physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential for financial compensation in publishing physics research papers, particularly in the context of new discoveries in quantum physics. Participants explore the motivations for sharing research, the realities of publication, and the relationship between research output and career advancement.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question why researchers should disclose advanced quantum research without compensation, suggesting a desire for financial recognition for their work.
  • Others argue that the primary motivation for publishing should be the love of learning and contributing to the scientific community, rather than financial gain.
  • It is noted that while publishing research papers typically does not result in direct payment, having a strong publication record can lead to better job opportunities and career advancement in physics.
  • One participant mentions that there are rare instances where authors may receive payment for review papers, but emphasizes that this is not common and often does not equate to fair compensation for the effort involved.
  • A participant challenges the understanding of angular momentum in the context of a proposed research paper, suggesting that the claim made about stars rotating is based on a misunderstanding of the concept.
  • There are references to previous threads that discuss the challenges of publishing new theories and the low likelihood of success for those who come seeking advice without prior publication experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of making money from publishing research papers, with some asserting that it is rare and others suggesting that it is possible under certain conditions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the motivations for publishing and the expectations of compensation.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the complexities of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, including the need for a solid understanding of the subject matter and the challenges faced by those proposing new theories. There is also an acknowledgment of the time and effort required to produce publishable work.

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Is it possible to make money publishing a Physics Research Paper?

Why should one disclose advance quantum research and development to the physics community without compensation? I have been working, part time, for 12 years and would like to be compensated for new discoveries in quantum physics?

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You're supposed to be doing this for the love of learning. You want money? Patent what you've got, or a "concept" application of what you've got --- takes money, lawyers, and time.
 
Symmetry777 said:
Is it possible to make money publishing a Physics Research Paper?
It's possible to make money doing physics research, one aspect of which is generally publishing results in the open literature. As a rule, however, publishing a paper doesn't get you paid.
Symmetry777 said:
Why should one disclose advance quantum research and development to the physics community without compensation?
Why should anyone compensate you without having the opportunity to evaluate your research?

If you think you've produced results that are worth publishing, then the proper course of action is to submit them to peer-reviewed journals. If the results and ideas are worthwhile, they'll get through peer review and be published so that the professional scientific community can evaluate them. If the paper is really really good, it might open up employment opportunities in research science.
 
Which on-line “peer-reviewed journal” is the best for Physics, Quantum Mechanics?
For example I will be writing a paper concerning Energy. I will be comparing quantum mechanics with astrophysics schemes. The research paper will prove that a star does not rotate on angular momentum alone. The paper will disclose the quantum transfers of energy (efficiency).
Thank You
 
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You DO get money for publishing research: if you work as a physicist you generally want to get paid, and in order for someone to pay you they generally want you to produce something; and as a scientist the "product" you produce is -generally- publications.
Moreover, having a good publication record is usually a pre-requisite for progressing in your career, and higher level positions are generally better paid
 
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Symmetry777 said:
The research paper will prove that a star does not rotate on angular momentum alone.
I'm going to be charitable and tell you right now that you probably don't have a very good understanding of angular momentum. Angular momentum doesn't cause things to rotate; angular momentum is a property of rotating bodies. (Of course, transfer of angular momentum between two bodies can change their rotation rates.) Your statement is kind of like saying "Cars don't drive on speed alone." It doesn't really make much sense.
 
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Symmetry777 said:
Is it possible to make money publishing a Physics Research Paper?

Why should one disclose advance quantum research and development to the physics community without compensation? I have been working, part time, for 12 years and would like to be compensated for new discoveries in quantum physics?

No.

Punishing a scientific paper paper does not give money to the authors.
 
Since I guess this thread will continue, it is very rare that one gets paid for publishing a paper. It happens - one journal that publishes review papers gives the authors of order $1000 to put together a paper. This works out to less than minimum wage. It's also kind of pointless - if one has the energy and desire to put together a review paper (which takes 100's of hours of work) $1000 won't matter. If one doesn't, $1000 won't matter either.

As Nugatory points out, we have people who come here all the time with their new theories, wondering how to publish. We tell them, and tell them to come back and post their theories after they have published. Nobody has ever come back. That says something. Maybe it will be different this time. I doubt it, though. The track record is what it is, and what has been written so far, as TeethWhitener has pointed out, doesn't make much sense.
 
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Between the posts in this thread and the posts that are linked from it, the question has been answered and the thread is closed.
 

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