Introduction The study of physics has captured the human mind for centuries. Encompassing some of the greatest minds of history, the evolution of physics has followed the human race since the beginnings of civilization. Filled with both complementing and contrasting thought experiments, theories, and revelations, the journey to modern-day physics is an exciting and complicated […]
By Waania Zia Abstract This is an article detailing the different models and theories of time travel, focusing on Einstein’s theory of relativity and Minkowski space-time, which is the combination of the 3 dimensional space with a 4th dimension of time. It delves into the development of time travel within science and fiction as well […]
Forces A force is something which tends to change the state of rest or state of motion, or size, shape, the direction of motion of a body, etc.. There are four fundamental forces: gravitational, electromagnetic, strong nuclear and weak nuclear forces. These forces are responsible for all possible interactions that can take place in this […]
Abstract This paper explores different types of rocket propulsion systems and assesses their benefits and drawbacks. The paper also compares different types of rockets, such as Single Stage rockets and Two Stage rockets, before proposing a propulsion system for a future Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO) rocket. This system shall meet the requirements of both […]
Abstract: The following article concerns the James Webb Telescope Cosmic Mining Project (offered by the Institute for Research in Schools), undertaken by a group of students in Abingdon School. The project focuses on the classification of the spectra (showing the intensity over a range of electromagnetic wavelengths) of stars and galaxies identified by the Spitzer […]
Abstract Ever since the proposal of the Big Bang model, scientists have been puzzling over the expansion rate of the universe. What is the current speed of expansion? Is our universe expanding at an accelerating or decelerating rate? What does this tell us about the substances in the universe and our ultimate fate? In this […]
Biography Lauren Yeomans is a PhD student with the University of Liverpool working on the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment at CERN. The LHCb experiment aims to explain the differences in the abundance of matter and antimatter in the universe. It is one of eight current Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments at the Centre […]
Photoelectric Effect: A Simple Application Konstantinos Angelopoulos Abstract Research was conducted on the phenomenon of the emission of electrons from the surface of certain metals when illuminated by light. The purpose of this work was to observe the change in the value of the electric current produced, depending on the distance between the lamp and […]
Abstract Previously, superconductivity had often been seen as something far-fetched and difficult to apply. However, modern issues over the past few decades in particular have highlighted the need and potential for technologies of this type. This article will provide detail on how superconductivity works, and how humanity can harness it for its benefit. Introduction As […]
Abstract The event of a ‘tackle’ in a game of rugby union is the main cause of injury for players and yet, is something that is rarely the same on the training ground as it is on the pitch. There are a variety of types and techniques that players use to bring the opponent to […]
Professor Edward Witten is one of the most renowned and talented physicists of modern times. Currently, he works at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, researching mathematical physics. He has been awarded numerous prizes and honors – like the Fields Medal and Fundamental Physics Prize, to name a few. His contributions to string theory […]
Abstract In the field of physics and astronomy, -body simulations are widely used tools to simulate particles under the influence of gravitational forces, and they are generally made using an algorithm that is almost a brute-force approach, as it computes all pairwise gravitational forces by solving for computational differential equation solutions using algorithms like the […]
Abstract The concept of extraterrestrial life is one that never fails to inspire and amaze – influencing countless movies, books, and stories. We live in an age in which technological advancements have enabled us to seek signs of life elsewhere in the cosmos. The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the apparent deficiency of extraterrestrial life. […]
Imagine you’re walking down a picturesque street. Trees line the sides of the walkway, there’s a breeze blowing, the sun is shining – maybe a little too hard. It’s just a little too humid for that time of the year. The birds that fly overhead around this time, migrating from the south, are nowhere to be seen. […]
The Higgs boson is a result of the quantum excitation of the Higgs field, which, by interacting with the W and Z bosons (elementary particles carrying the weak force), gives them their mass [1]. This is called the Higgs mechanism. It was first proposed when, over half a century ago, three different research teams were […]
Introduction Did you know that a mere 5% of the universe consists of normal matter? This includes the atoms which make up all visible objects, ranging from cars and living organisms to even planets and stars. The other 95% contains dark energy and dark matter 1. But what exactly do we mean by these two […]
by Arpan Dey Abstract The main objective of the present paper is to investigate the de Broglie relation [1] and determine its consequences on the time-independent Schrödinger equation [2], and whether the results are valid in terms of accommodating relativistic corrections in the Schrödinger equation. The de Broglie relation has been modified by considering […]
Abstract In this experiment, a simple pendulum device with a length of 1.3m is made and used to measure the period of the simple pendulum with the accuracy of several milliseconds through the Arduino. A light sensor and a laser are used for the measurement. As a result of the experiment, the period increases as […]
About the author Arpan Dey, aged 15 years, is a student of Delhi Public School, Burdwan, West Bengal, India. He is interested in physical sciences and mathematics. He wishes to pursue quantum mechanics in the future. He is also an aviation enthusiast. His ideals in life, apart from his parents and teachers, include Ramanujan, S.N. […]
Abstract The study was started to analyze the widely known ‘bottle flip’ phenomenon. The bottle flip is when a half-filled water bottle stands upright when thrown. It is difficult to analyze the motion because the distribution of fluids in a bottle is constantly changing. Thus, a parabolic motion model was constructed to analyze the motion […]