Astrophysics

GRAVITATIONAL WAVES: AN INTRODUCTION TO RIPPLES OF SPACE-TIME

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Image credit: Getty Images Aaditya Bhattacharya[1]* Abstract The article explores and explains the evolving concept of “gravitational waves”. It presents the importance of and recent progress in the contemporary knowledge of “gravitational waves”. It provides a brief overview of the interferometer – an instrument used to measure these gravitational waves. The article elucidates …

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Cosmologist\’s Bizarre Adventure: Cracking the Mystery about Dark Energy

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Abstract This paper will look at the mystery of dark energy- what it is, how we conclude that it exists, and what more can we learn about our universe using this recent discovery. In the beginning of the paper, dark energy is introduced on a more theoretical/fundamental basis, where theories, concepts, and equations are used …

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Analemma: The Sun\’s Journey In The Sky

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Abstract. The Sun\’s position in the sky changes when looked at during the same time each day from the same location throughout the year. The diagram showing how the Sun changes its position in the sky throughout the year is known as an Analemma. There are two independent factors that affect the change in sun’s …

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The expanding cosmos

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ABSTRACT For centuries, mankind’s understanding of the universe was mainly informed through religious beliefs. It was not until the 20th century, when Einstein published his paper on General relativity, in 1917, that humanity began to understand the nature of the universe in scientific terms. Einstein’s work not only formed the backbone of physical cosmology …

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Time travel: fact or fiction. A study on the scientific, social and historical impacts of time travel.

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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 …

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An examination of feasible rocket propulsion systems for a future single stage rocket

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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 …

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Calculating the expansion rate of the universe

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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 …

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An analysis of the effects of Milankovitch cycles and terrestrial albedo on the Earth\’s climate

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Abstract Mankind has always been interested in the vast void that we called space. Filled with endless unknowns and bizarre phenomena, people throughout history such as Aristotle, Galileo, and many more have made impactful developments in our knowledge about the universe. Ever since Sputnik 1, the first mission that successfully delivered a satellite into Earth\’s …

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The Effectiveness of “Pre-computed Vector Space and Interpolation” Method on the Computing Time for an n-body Simulation