by Thomas Lee Abshier | Oct 31, 2025 | Physics, Relativity
Examination of the description of General Relativity Original Sentence: Gravity is geometric, with assumptions of diffeomorphism invariance, locality, and the equivalence principle (inertial/gravitational mass equality). This sentence summarizes the philosophical and...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Oct 21, 2025 | Particle Theory, Physics
Quark Characteristics and Decay Modes by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/21/2025 What are the characteristics and decay modes of the up quark? The up quark () is one of the two fundamental quarks in the first generation of the Standard Model, along with the down quark ()....
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Oct 20, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Compton Wavelength by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/20/2025 The Compton wavelength is a fundamental physical constant associated with a particle, defined as the wavelength of a photon whose energy is equivalent to the rest energy of the particle. It represents a...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Oct 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Magnetic Fields of Charged Particles at Relativistic Speeds by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/20/2025 The magnetic field produced by a charged particle increases in specific directions as the particle approaches relativistic speeds, and this is linked to the Lorentz factor...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Oct 17, 2025 | Physics
What is a Lagrangian? In physics, a Lagrangian is a mathematical function that describes the dynamics of a physical system. It is central to Lagrangian mechanics, one of the formulations of classical mechanics, and it also plays a key role in quantum mechanics,...
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