Particle Physics -III
The “mass-energy equivalence” (E=mc2) is central to particle physics: Einstein’s famous equation is constantly at play in particle accelerators. When …
Fun Facts of Physics
Particle Physics -II
The “Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism” is the full name for how particles get mass: While often just called the Higgs mechanism, the …
Particle Physics -I
The concept of “renormalization” saved quantum field theories: Early calculations in quantum field theory often led to infinite results, which …
Particle Physics
The Standard Model isn’t a theory of everything (yet!): While incredibly successful, the Standard Model of particle physics describes the …
Thermodynamics
Entropy: The Universe’s Favorite Mess Maker: Entropy is essentially a measure of disorder or randomness. The Second Law of Thermodynamics …
Electromagnetism
The Dancing Compass: If you place a compass near a wire carrying an electric current, the compass needle will actually …
Sound needs a medium to travel
Sound needs a medium to travel: Unlike light, sound can’t travel through a vacuum. It needs a substance like air, …
Basic Physics Topics
Motion and Types of Motion: We can learn what it means for something to be moving and the different ways …
Basic Physics for Students
Physics is the science that explains how the world works! From a ball bouncing to the sound of your voice, …
