Favourite Physics/Maths Related Pictures

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The thread discusses participants' favorite physics and mathematics-related pictures, exploring various images and their significance to the contributors. The scope includes personal reflections on images, their scientific relevance, and connections to research or concepts in physics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a combined X-Ray and optical image of the Crab Nebula, expressing admiration for its visual impact.
  • Another participant mentions their avatar as their favorite physics picture, linking it to their most cited paper, though details about the image are not provided initially.
  • A participant inquires about the significance of the avatar, suggesting a possible connection to frequency shifts.
  • A later reply clarifies that the avatar represents a dispersion curve of an overdoped high-Tc superconductor, detailing its scientific background and the participant's involvement in the research.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for the Hubble Ultra Deep Field image, indicating its lasting impact on them.
  • Several participants express agreement with the appreciation of the Hubble image, indicating a shared enthusiasm.
  • A participant shares a link to an external picture related to magnetic fields, contributing to the visual aspect of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their favorite images and express admiration for them, but there is no consensus on a single favorite picture. Multiple personal preferences and interpretations remain evident throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some comments are vague and may not directly relate to specific images, leading to potential ambiguity in the discussion. The significance of certain images, such as the avatar, is elaborated upon by one participant, but others remain unexplained.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the intersection of visual art and scientific concepts, as well as those looking to explore personal connections to physics and mathematics through imagery.

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Combined X-Ray and Optical Images of the Crab Nebula

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That's very cool.
 
This is easy. My most favorite physics picture is my avatar, because it gave me my most cited paper to date.

:)

Zz.
 
It's an interesting avatar, Zz. But what is it - did you 'splain it somewhere on PF?
 
jim mcnamara said:
It's an interesting avatar, Zz. But what is it - did you 'splain it somewhere on PF?

Yeh, I'd love to know. Is it in anyway related to a shift in frequency?

NOTE: Vague comment may just be somehow related to picture.


Post Pictures! =]
 
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Have you seen this picture thread?

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=106621
 
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jim mcnamara said:
It's an interesting avatar, Zz. But what is it - did you 'splain it somewhere on PF?

It is an actual dispersion curve of an overdoped high-Tc superconductor obtained directly from an angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. In the paper, there are 2 other similar curves for the underdoped and optimally-doped compound. The 3 of them together gave a very compelling evolution of the dispersion as one varies the doping value in this material. I have an "attachment" to the overdoped data because (i) I was the one who pushed for a study on this doping range that has been overlooked by people in the field because they thought it was a "conventional" superconductor (it isn't), (ii) I actually made the measurement and (iii) it was my initiative that found us the overdoped material.

I think, to this date, for this Bi2212 material, it is still the most highly overdoped sample ever studied (Tc~51 K). So even almost 8 years after it was published, we still hold that "record" :)

Zz.
 
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gotta agree with pooploops. I love that picture.
 
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http://www.worldofenergy.com.au/graphics/photos/factsheet2/MagnetField.jpg​
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