Questions that ask about some aspect of physics research or study which doesn't involve the actual physics. In general, soft questions can be answered without using physical reasoning.
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Course advice for someone interested in strings and mathematical physics [closed]
I'll be doing Introductory General Relativity and Graduate Quantum Mechanics II next semester. I still need to choose 2 (or maybe 3, but I don't want to overload too much) from the following:
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Do spheres exist in nature?
Often in physics, Objects are approximated as spherical. However do any perfectly spherical objects actually exist in nature?
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What is a good way to reason in physics? [closed]
I have recently made the decision to study Physics seriously. However, in the past, I've had some difficulty with the subject because of my primarily mathematical background. I find that sometimes ...
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How can you test what color different people perceive? [closed]
If I would show someone a yellow object and ask them, "is this object yellow?"
That person would say "yes".
But I could never know if my perception of the color yellow is the same as that other ...
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Approaches to Quantum gravity [closed]
I'm going to start my graduate studies in theoretical physics. My supervisor wants me to work on quantum gravity. He gave me the liberty to chose a particular approach to Quantum gravity (Excluding ...
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Understanding Cherns-Simons-Witten Theory
I want to read about Wittens work, on Cherns-Simons theory, and relations to knots and jones polynomials. I am extremely motivated to read his paper: Quantum Field Theory and Jones polynomial.
What ...
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Quick introduction to electromagnetism / Maxwell's equations [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Electrodynamics textbook that emphasizes applications
I am a graduate student in applied mathematics and I am looking for a concise introduction to Maxwell's equations / ...
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Intuition for Path Integrals and How to Evaluate Them
I'm just starting to come across path integrals in quantum field theory, and want to get the right intuition for the them from the start. The amplitude for propagation from $x_a$ to $x_b$ is typically ...
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Is it possible to take a QFT class knowing only basic quantum mechanics?
I'm in grad school and notice there are no prerequisites required for QFT in the physics department. In fact, the system allows me to sign up for the course just fine as a technical elective.
But... ...
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When is the FAIR accelerator supposed to be finished? [closed]
The FAIR accelerator is a planned facility for antiproton and ion research.
Ground water wells are being put in, the forest is being cleared... But when is it supposed to be completed? Does anyone ...
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Einstein and vibrational energy of the atom and its way to QM
As suggested by one of the commentators on my last question, I am going through Bohr's Nobel prize lecture in order to understand how quantum mechanics was developed.
The lecture describes Planck's ...
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Are the sound waves from fundamental strings impossible to interact with?
Edited the question thanks to some helpful commenters.
Are the sound waves emitted by fundamental strings so small as to be impossible to interact with the world? In other words, do they disappear, ...
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What is the term for hose fluctuating movements during flow?
What do we call it when water flowing through a flexible hose causes it to act like snake movements if the hose were disturbed?
Can this movement be explained by the Coriolis force?
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Level of calculus required for physics [closed]
First time for me here so kindly let me know if I violate the rules - especially if this is a duplicate.
After reading the page how to become a good theoretical phycist, I started a serious revision ...
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Simple physics experiments to do on your own [closed]
I have a lot of free time on my hands since it is vacation, and I want to spend the time doing some interesting and simple physics experiment, for which you do not need a lot. For example, I recently ...
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Reference request for the Aharonov-Bohm effect
I am looking for a good reference to an online source or book, on the magnetic Aharonov-Bohm effect. I have read the appropriate sections from the book by Griffiths and Ballentine, and still haven't ...
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Interesting Math Topics Useful for Physics [closed]
What are some interesting, but less popular, math topics that are useful for physics that can be self-studied? Specifically, topics that might ultimately be useful in high energy theory (even if it is ...
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What's the most efficient way to study physics? [duplicate]
I'm CS major trying to learn QFT on my own . I'm trying to make an efficient study plan .The problem is that I've never read any textbook from cover to cover and solved all the problems .What of the ...
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Why does Physica A journal contain economics papers? [closed]
Why does Physica A journal contain economics papers? Like this:
Steve Keen, Russell Standish. Profit maximization, industry structure, and competition: A critique of neoclassical theory. Physica A ...
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Instructional examples of QFT
Where can one find some concrete physical problems (with solutions) that illustrates the uselfullness and power of QFT? These must not be solvable by QM or SR alone.
It would be good if the problem ...
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How do I start learning particle physics? [closed]
I am 16 at the moment. I am really interested in physics. Especially particle physics. Can someone please tell me how to start learning the subject. like what to learn first. like which fundamental ...
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How much of theoretical physics research involves contemplation and reflection?
Something that I do when I'm learning physics is to contemplate and put into perspective the stuff that I've learned. I often find that I stumble upon deeper or more subtle questions and issues when I ...
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Crucial Misconceptions about The Universe [closed]
So I am piecing together a school project on the numerous misconceptions of the universe, which I plan to "provide proof against them" with information from various sources (one of the main ones will ...
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Texts on field theory in classical physics
I need a very good text on field theory and it should provide good understanding of why this concept cant be ignored?I only need that text which will tell me how field theory is an integral part of ...
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How should a theoretical physicist study maths? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How should a physics student study mathematics?
If some-one wants to do research in string theory for example, Would the Nakahara Topology, geometry and physics book and ...
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How to express $ds$?(when we know expression for $ds^{2}$) [closed]
We know that $$ds^2 = g_{\mu\nu}dx^{\mu}dx^{\nu},$$
Can you say how to calculate $ds$?
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What pre-requisite knowledge is required to understand the Alcubierre equation?
Similar to here. I have decided to start the long journey to understanding higher levels of physics. My first goal is understanding the Alcubierre equation at a mathematical level.
I have a CS ...
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The end of theoretical physics? [closed]
About the meta questions 1193 and 2609, I've heard parallelly, that the complete branch theoretical physics is already done and that there isn't any thing else to do in this field, how true is it?
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What are some fields where physics is leading mathematics? [closed]
I know developments in physics and mathematics often nourish each other, and at different points in history, physics and math have taken turns leading each other. An example of a physicist "inventing" ...
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Physical intuition for higher order derivatives
Could somebody give me an intuitive physical interpretation of higher order derivatives (from 2 and so on), that is not related to position - velocity - acceleration - jerk - etc?
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Searching for a collaborator for a physics simulation of multi-party elections [closed]
I have completed a series of physics simulations on Matlab to find the equilibrium positions of parties in 2-D or 3-D voting space and compared them to the optimal positions that would provide the ...
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How can some-one independently do research in particle physics?
I'm not affiliated with a physics department and I want to do independent research. I'm working my way through Peskin et. al. QFT now. Let's say that I've finished Peskin et. al. and Weinberg QFT ...
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What is the importance of electrodynamics and magnetism in physics as a whole? [closed]
At my university the second half of a year long sequence in basic calculus based physics focuses on electrodynamics and magnetism. I am wondering what is the significance of these topics to physics in ...
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Probability in Quantum Mechanics
Do you need to take a probability/statistics course for Quantum Mechanics, or is the probability in quantum mechanics so rudimentary that you can just learn it along the way? I'm in doubt as to ...
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Help an aspiring physicists what to self-study [closed]
This is probably not the kind of question you'll often encounter on this forum, but I think a bit of background is needed for this question to make sense and not seem like a duplicate:
2012 has been ...
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Who are some prominent groups or individuals pursuing realist physics? [closed]
I'm interested to know of any well-known physics schools or individuals attempting to advance fundamental physics or reinterpret it from a realist standpoint.
Presumably most physicists by contrast ...
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Electromagnetism for Mathematician
I am trying to find a book on electromagnetism for mathematician (so it has to be rigorous).
Preferably a book that extensively uses Stoke's theorem for Maxwell's equations
(unlike other books that on ...
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Where can I get Young & Freedman University Physics 13th Edition Instructor's Solution Manual? [closed]
I am a Chinese mainland student learning physics on my own,I bought Young & Freedman University Physics 13th Edition International Edition,could someone please tell me how can I get the ...
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Physics background for Quantum Mechanics
Very often on this site people ask what background in math is needed to be able to understand quantum mechanics (based on a short search of this site). So that question is answered. However, I want to ...
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Meaning of the word “Moment”?
This question is more of a question about the origin of a physical term used in many contexts.
My question is about the linguistic or historical meaning of the word "moment".
Please don't provide ...
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Are there any list of String Theory Equations? [closed]
I Google it but did not find anything.
here is a list of QM Formuals and a list of relativistic equations
Are there any list of String Theory Equations?
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Statistics in physics
What are the uses of statistics in physics? I am about to embark upon a study of statistics and I would like to know what the particular benefits I gain in physics.
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Applications of QFT in theoretical physics
I would like to know which fields in physics have seen growth or benefited by applying QFT? I know that approaches to quantum gravity such as string theory use QFT, HEP and also some branches of ...
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Computational Science involve programming? [closed]
I read what is computational science in Wikipedia but the explanation and understanding are not very clear.
So, I could you please give a simple example computational science project and what all ...
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Is physics rigorous in the mathematical sense?
I am a student studying Mathematics with no prior knowledge of Physics whatsoever except for very simple equations. I would like to ask, due to my experience with Mathematics:
Is there a set of ...
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Where did Karl Schwarzschild derived his solution?
Does anyone know more about circumstances of Karl Schwarzschild at the Russian front in 1915 where he allegedly derived his famous solution of the Einstein equations (describing a black hole)? Sources ...
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Download only physics and maths wikipedia pages for offline use [closed]
There are tools for downloading the entire wikipedia database (above 8 Gb without pictures), but I would like to download only physics and maths pages, to view them offline. Wikipedia pages have a ...
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Recommendations for a physics-related book for a child? [closed]
So it's that time of year again, where one must buy gifts for all children in sight.
I want to buy a book, related to physics, ideally, for my girlfriend's sister. What books are educational and ...
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Theoretical physics quiz book [closed]
I`m an android developer who recently published a quiz game called " The Big Bang Freak " ! The quiz contains a section dedicated to the famous sitcom "The Big Bang Theory ", but it ...
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What's the first physics textbook for undergraduate self-learner？ [closed]
I am kind of studying physics on my own now.
I choose University Physics (13th Edition) for myself,is it fine?
I am also studying Calculus using Thomas' textbook.
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