Need a topic for paper in modern physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a suitable topic for a college-level paper in modern physics, with participants suggesting various subjects and seeking clarification on the course context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in identifying a modern physics experiment topic for a paper.
  • Another suggests exploring physics at the CMS detector at CERN's LHC.
  • Clarification is sought regarding the course level, with confirmation that it is for college-level modern physics.
  • A link to a potential resource is provided by one participant.
  • Another participant mentions their current research on CERN, ALICE, and the LHC, expressing concern over popular topics already being taken.
  • One suggestion includes writing about "black hole rain," proposing that it allows for exploration without definitive disproof, referencing concepts like supercooling and quark rain.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a specific topic, and multiple suggestions and inquiries remain open for further exploration.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the availability of topics, with some indicating that well-known subjects may already be chosen by others.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or researchers looking for inspiration on topics in modern physics, particularly at the undergraduate level.

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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.
 
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Physics at the CMS detector at CERN's LHC?
 
What kind of course is this for? What level (high school or college/university)?
 
jtbell said:
What kind of course is this for? What level (high school or college/university)?

it is for college level modern physics
 
Ok, do you have any suggestions on your own?

What about my suggestion?
 
malawi_glenn said:
Ok, do you have any suggestions on your own?

What about my suggestion?

I am actually doing research on CERN, ALICE, and the LHC now. Thanks. Many other topics such as schrodengers cat and more famous topics have already been taken so I wasn't sure of a topic to choose.
 
I think a undergraduate paper on black hole rain would be a wonderful subject. You can never be proven specifically wrong but you can show how a black hole is supercooled through M=e/c2. Quark rain!
 

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