by Thomas Lee Abshier | Apr 23, 2025 | Quantum Mechanics
The Foundations of QM by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/23/25 Thomas: What were the detectors used in the measurement of Quantum Mechanical phenomena in the early days, from the first experiments to the present. AI: The early exploration of quantum mechanics (QM) relied...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Apr 2, 2025 | Physics, Relativity
Nikola Tesla on Einstein’s Theory of Relativity by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 4/1/2025 Thomas Question: What was Tesla’s quote about Einstein’s Theory of Relativity? AI Answer: Nikola Tesla was a vocal critic of Albert Einstein’s theory of...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 29, 2025 | Biography
Influential Men and Women by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/28/2025 Leonardo Davinci Biography of Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance who excelled in a wide range of disciplines, including painting, sculpture,...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 27, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Blackbody Radiation and Quantization by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/25/2025 Thomas question: What is the definition of blackbody radiation? What is the importance of choosing a perfect emitter and absorber of EM radiation in the idealization of thermal radiation? Given...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 23, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Superposition Reframed by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/18/20205 The following is a list of experiments used as evidence for the phenomenon of quantum superposition of the quantum wave function. AI List of Quantum Superposition Experiments: Quantum superposition is...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 23, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
The Measurement Problem by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/23/2025 The Measurement Problem in quantum mechanics is a fundamental and unresolved issue that arises from the apparent disconnect between the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics and the process of...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 23, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
The EPR Paper and Entanglement by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/23/2025 The famous 1935 EPR paper refers to the seminal work by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen, titled “Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 23, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Wave Particle Duality by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/25/2025 Wave-particle duality is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics and describes how particles such as photons and electrons exhibit both particle-like and wave-like behavior depending on the experimental setup. While...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 13, 2025 | Field Theory, Physics
The Distinction between a Photon and Radio Wave by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/12/25 Thomas, question: Is there any quantum entanglement or bonding between the various parts of a long radio wave? For example, two photons are bound by quantum entanglement when they are...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Mar 12, 2025 | Physics, Relativity
Time Dilation as a Result of Acceleration by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 3/12/2025 Consider an experiment. A rocket is launched with a twin on board and one who stays behind. This familiar setup is known as the Twin Paradox. In this scenario, assume the rocket leaves...
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