by Thomas Lee Abshier | Dec 21, 2025 | Particle Theory
Strong Spin–Orbit Coupling in Nuclear Physics In nuclear physics, strong spin–orbit coupling is the crucial interaction that makes the nuclear shell model work and explains the observed magic numbers. Below is a clear, step-by-step explanation of what it is, why it is...
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 | 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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Particle Theory, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Activation Energy of Proton to Neutron Formation by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/5/2025 Thomas: What is the force that must be overcome for an electron to combine with a proton? Why is there an activation energy for the combination of an electron and a proton? Assistant...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Aug 5, 2025 | Newtonian Mechanics, Particle Theory, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
White Dwarf Electron Fermi Gas and Nuclei Plasma by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND, and Poe Assistant 8/5/2025 Thomas: In a stellar mass, which has converted into a white dwarf, the electrons are compressed into a Fermi gas. What is the state of the protons and neutrons? Are...
by Thomas Lee Abshier | Jul 31, 2025 | Field Theory, Particle Theory, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Cosmological Inflation Explanation and Evidence by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND, and Poe Assistant 7/31/2025 Cosmological Inflation: Explanation and Evidence Cosmological inflation is a theory that proposes a brief period of extremely rapid expansion of the universe,...
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