We need a Physics Calendar anyone?

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The discussion revolves around the idea of creating a "Physics Calendar" that highlights significant dates in physics history, such as birthdays of notable physicists and important discoveries. Participants explore the feasibility and implications of such a calendar within the context of physics and time.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests creating a calendar to celebrate important dates in physics, such as Newton's Birthday and Einstein's discovery of general relativity.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the possibility of a definitive timeline in physics, stating that time is not absolute.
  • Several participants mention specific dates and events, such as π-day and e-ster, as potential additions to the calendar.
  • Links to existing timelines and resources are shared, including a timeline from the American Physical Society and a portal on Wikipedia for physics anniversaries.
  • There are multiple references to humorous or light-hearted responses regarding the idea of celebrating these dates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enthusiasm for the idea of a physics calendar and skepticism regarding the concept of absolute time, leading to an unresolved discussion about the feasibility of such a project.

Contextual Notes

Some participants emphasize the philosophical implications of time in physics, suggesting that the concept of a timeline may be problematic due to the nature of time itself.

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We need a "Physics Calendar"...anyone?

One that shows when Newton's Birthday is, when Einstein discovered general relativity, etc. Then when something shows up we can go geeky on our facebook pals and say "Happy Newton's Day!"

And they'll be all like "s/he's such a nerdy dweeb!"

And we'll be all like :biggrin:

Does anyone have the goods?
 
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*facepalm*
 


Unfortunately, as time is not absolute Physics cannot provide you with such a timeline.
 


And π-day, and e-ster.
 


jhae2.718 said:
Unfortunately, as time is not absolute Physics cannot provide you with such a timeline.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHfB63ln1Ig

:biggrin: :cool:
 
The APS answers: http://timeline.aps.org/APS/Timeline/
 


See http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/cos/

Apparently, today was the first vaccination against smallpox by somebody called Edward Jenner...
 
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jhae2.718 said:
Unfortunately, as time is not absolute Physics cannot provide you with such a timeline.
:biggrin::-p
 


Femme_physics said:
One that shows when Newton's Birthday is, when Einstein discovered general relativity, etc. Then when something shows up we can go geeky on our facebook pals and say "Happy Newton's Day!"

And they'll be all like "s/he's such a nerdy dweeb!"

And we'll be all like :biggrin:

Does anyone have the goods?

How about a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Physics/Anniversaries"
 
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Astronuc said:
and e-ster.
:smile:
 
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micromass said:
Ah, the soft soothing music of pink floyd. Me like :approve:

Great for thinking about "The axiom of choice" I bet. Nice blog.
 

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