by Thomas Lee Abshier | Nov 3, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
The Electron g-2 in QED QED is a cornerstone topic in modern physics. The following is an explanation of what QED corrections are and what the famous electron means, step by step. 1. Background: What is QED? Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) is the quantum field theory of...
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 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,...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Sep 30, 2025 | Physics, Quantum Mechanics
What is the Planck Energy? The Planck energy is the unit of energy in the system of natural units known as Planck units, which are derived from fundamental constants of nature. It represents an extremely large amount of energy and is important in theoretical physics,...
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