Use this tag for questions seeking a single specific paper or a short, non-open-ended list of references, like "What paper first discovered X?", "Where can I find the original derivation of X?", or "What is the canonical source for X?" etc.
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Minimum viscosity of liquids
In a lecture by Purcell he mentions that he notices that there aren't any liquids with viscosities much less than that of water, even though they go up seemingly unbounded. In an endnote (endnote 1 in ...
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How can you distinguish between projections of quantum states?
Consider this problem in quantum cryptography:
We have two pure states $\phi_1,\phi_2$ as input and constants $0 \leq \alpha <\beta \leq 1 $, where "Yes instances" are those for which ...
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Axiomatic statistical mechanics
Ive read a few courses on statistical mechanics, and while their textual explanations and example choices differ, the flow of information from microscopy to macroscopy seems the same, and reading ...
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Is there a review article that discusses the various suggestions for approaches to the Dirac spinor field?
I've come across many approaches to the Dirac spinor field over the years. A few have held more than passing interest but most of them are rather forgettable, so that I'd like to know of any reviews ...
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A comprehensive reference for RF linear accelerator's operation
I'm doing a research on RF linear accelerators (RF Linac), but while studying the material I encountered many problems. I cannot understand the basics of the RF linear accelerators in many ways, for ...
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Reference needed for Iron-based superconductors
Iron-based superconductor is a class of high-$T_c$ superconductors discovered in 2008.
Are there any review papers about these superconductors yet? If not, which are the key papers in the field?
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Turbulence parameterization from gravity - fluid dynamics correspondence
I`m looking for a nice introductary reference that explains how the turbulence coefficient or any kind of turbulence parameterization (in view of applications to atmospheric turbulence for example) ...
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Impervious nature of solid matter due to quantum degeneracy pressure
On Wikipedia the following statement is made without reference:
Freeman Dyson showed that the imperviousness of solid matter is due to
quantum degeneracy pressure rather than electrostatic ...
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Applications of Physics to other fields like Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology? [closed]
I know that Physics can be applied to other fields like Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology,etc. Can someone give me some examples of those applications that have been empirically tested ...
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Reference request: Susskind-Glogower original paper
I'm trying to find Susskind and Glogower's original paper,
L. Susskind and J. Glogower, Quantum mechanical phase and time operator, Physics 1 (1964) 49-61,
where they propose their exponential ...
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Toda equations and surface operator
I would like to know the reason why the equation (14) in the paper by Yamada is called the Toda equation.
\begin{equation}
\left[\frac12\sum_{i=1}^N\left(y_i\frac{\partial}{\partial ...
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Introduction to Physical Content from Adjoint Representations
In particle Physics it's usual to write the physical content of a Theory in adjoint representations of the Gauge group. For example:
$24\rightarrow (8,1)_0\oplus (1,3)_0\oplus (1,1)_0\oplus ...
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That 10km/day error predicted if GPS satellite clocks not corrected for relativity
Some authorities have stated publicly and without explanation that if the theories of Special and General Relativity were not taken into account in the design of the GPS (by building the satellite ...
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Dirac paper quoted at Wikipedia
From Wikipedia's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle:
In 1936 Dirac offered a precise definition and derivation of the time-energy uncertainty relation in a relativistic quantum ...
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Confusion regarding entropy, reference papers request
1.a In paragraph at Wikipedia/Entropy it is stated:
This is because energy supplied at a high temperature (i.e. with low entropy)
tends to be more useful than the same amount of energy
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References on the physics of anyons
Anyone know some good introductory references on the physics of anyons?
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How do swimfins work?
I'm interested primarly on bifins (one fin for each foot) with a monofin movement, e.g. undulatory.
I'd like to know how they work and where I can find articles/books about it.
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Conceptual quantum field theory
Often papers and books give some bold(deep physical insight) statements in quantum field theory which are not backed by mathematics, and seldom by citing papers. Being a student I don't grasp the real ...
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Physics for mathematicians
How and from where does a mathematician learn physics from a mathematical stand point? I am reading the book by Spivak Elementary Mechanics from a mathematicians view point. The first couple of pages ...
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Learning about predicted interactions between black holes and tachyons
I'm a hobbyist reader/student looking for some reading material on the predicted effects of tachyons and black holes (or other ultra-high gravity wells). Are there any good links or references people ...
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Third-order susceptibilities of metals?
Can anyone point me to a source for measurements of the third-order nonlinear electric susceptibilities $\chi^{(3)}$ of various metals? Specifically in relation to the AC Kerr effect, so measurements ...
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Reference paper to support information — energy relation ($kT \ln2 \rm\frac{J}{bit}$)
In answer to Maxwell's Demon Constant (Information-Energy equivalence) there is stated that one bit of information allows to perform $kT \cdot \ln2$ Joules of work. Which paper supports the ...
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What characterizations are available for two-photon Bell state light sources?
It is often technologically important to know how photon statistics change over time when a light source is turned on. A light source that comes to full intensity/visibility in a nanosecond after it ...
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Bifurcation of convection of fluid in container, when adding temperature
I once read a paper, in which:
a fluid in a container was heated from below,
after reaching temperature $T_1$, a circular motion (convection) was clearly distinguishable, in form of cylinder,
after ...
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How do we measure $i[\hat\phi(x),\hat\phi(y)]$ in QFT?
What operational procedure is required to measure $i[\hat\phi(x),\hat\phi(y)]$ in an interacting (or non-interacting) QFT? [assume smearing by test-functions, or give an answer in Fourier space, for ...
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Looking for description of Helstrom's measurement
I hope someone can help me find the page or chapter where Helstrom discusses his famous measurement for distinguishing between two mixtures in the textbook Quantum Detection and Estimation Theory.
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Hilbert space and Lie algebra in quantum mechanics
We are looking for a publication or website that explains the Standard Model in terms of Hilbert space and Lie algebra.
We are reading Debnath's Introduction to Hilbert Spaces and Applications and ...
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Textbook on group theory to be able to start QFT
I am very enthusiastic about learning QFT. How much group theory would I need to master? Please could you recommend me a textbook on group theory, which would help me to start QFT?
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Videos of changing the orientation of an astronaut in space
Kane, Headrick and Yatteau describe in their paper "Experimental investigation of an astronaut maneuvering scheme" possible maneuvers to change the orientation in space without external torque. Is ...
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References for circular restricted 3 body problem?
Does anyone know of any good references for the CR3BP -- the circular restricted 3 body problem? Emphasizing on real-life applications, and interpretation of the numerical solutions? Thank you. There ...
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worksheets for khan academy
I'm thinking of teaching myself physics over the summer. I want to use the khan academy playlist but there are no physics problems on the site yet. Is there a set of worksheets somewhere else that I ...
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Abstract Algebra in Relativity and Cosmology?
Is Abstract Algebra useful in theoretical Relativity and/or Cosmology? If so can anyone give me some examples or point me towards a good book with that emphasis if it is one?
Thanks in advance.
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Where can I find open-source weather forecast software? [closed]
Are there any software packages/frameworks for running weather forecast numeric models on a single PC? I've found at least two instances, but I'm interested to know whether there are more and where I ...
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References for Radio Optics?
I'm really intrigued by a bunch of questions like 'what do radio waves look like?' 'how much RF radiation is there in the town I live in?' 'why does RF imaging work?'
But I think I need to do some ...
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“Dear radioactive ladies and gentlemen” - Letter by Wolfgang Pauli
In 1930, Wolfgang Pauli wrote a letter to Lise Meitner for a convention in Tübingen, considering the problem of beta decay.
Does anybody know, where to find the original letter online ?
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What is 'tilt locking' of a laser cavity?
In another question, jasonh mentions a scheme for locking a laser to a resonant cavity called 'tilt locking':
The signal is used for locking the frequency of a laser to a high finesse cavity. The ...
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Interpreting range of conductivity diagram
I have found the following diagram (unfortunately in german) about the range of conductivity of conductors (Leiter), semiconductors (Halbleiter) and insulators (Isolatoren).
How should one interpret ...
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Video or animation for continuity equation in water pipes
I am looking for an animation or even better a video with a real experiment, which shows that at constant flow rate the speed of water in a pipe is higher at narrower parts of a pipe.
I googled ...
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Good resources for learning/reviewing complex time propagator formalism
I studied this at the beginning of my graduate degree but have to review it for my graduate exam. If it's not clear I'm talking about the $\beta = \frac{it}{\hbar} $ turning the integral of your ...
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Good references for specific heats
Does anyone know of a good reference for specific heats? It seems that it is no longer popular to publish values. I am especially interested in the specific heats of polymers.
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Simple model of the solar system. Parameters? Accuracy?
I was thinking of making a simple 2D model of the solar system, with planets moving along ellipses like
$$x(t) = k_x \sin(t + k_t) (\sin(k_\phi) + \cos(k_\phi))$$
$$y(t) = k_y \cos(t + k_t) ...
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What Hermitian operators can be observables?
We can construct a Hermitian operator $O$ in the following general way:
find a complete set of projectors $P_\lambda$ which commute,
assign to each projector a unique real number $\lambda\in\mathbb ...
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Energy versus free-energy diagram
Energy versus free energy diagram. I haven't been able to find an adequate definition of these two terms in relation to each other. Could someone point me in the right direction, please?
From Borrell ...
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About constructing potential energy functions
There are many classical systems with different potential functions. My problem is that I do not understand how one can construct a certain potential function for a certain system. Are there any ...
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Correlation Functions, Symmetries and Measurements
Is there a book that goes deep into correlation functions? What I'm interested in a book/article that explains in the detail the relation of the correlation functions with symmetries and how one can ...
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What is electric/magnetic field in a medium?
One method of introducing electric field is based on the measurement of the force acting on moving charged particle. By equating F to qE we determine the electric field E if the electric charge q is ...
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String matrix models with c>1
Question 1: What is the status of string random matrix models (~ triangulated random surfaces) with c>1?
In my limited search, I have just come across a few papers by Frank Ferrari (in 2000-2002) on ...
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Good quantum physics textbooks [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Learn algebra and interpretation of QM
I'm a physics student it's my last year and I find my self struggling with usage of quantum mechanics. Now I'm starting to learn ...
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Electrical machines: electrical and mechanical properties of steels and cast iron
I would like to know a good source of information for the common metals (steels and cast iron). Information that I need are basically the mass density and the electrical conductivity or resistivity. ...
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The equipartition theorem in momentum space
Motivated by the answers to this question on turbulence, I'm interested in an explanation and/or derivation/reference of the equipartition theorem in momentum space. To formulate it as a question:
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