by Thomas Lee Abshier | Dec 21, 2025 | Particle Theory, Physics
Magic Numbers in Nuclear Physics Magic numbers are one of the key organizing principles in nuclear physics. They explain why certain nuclei are exceptionally stable, much like noble gases in atomic chemistry. What Are Magic Numbers? In nuclear physics, a magic number...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Nov 16, 2025 | Newtonian Mechanics, Physics
Young Earth Evidence Examined Helium Retention in Zircon by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 11/16/2026 Facebook Post: In laboratories and drill sites around the world, scientists have long measured the helium produced by the decay of uranium and thorium deep inside...
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...
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