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Velocity Time Function [Velocity Time Function]

Revisiting the Velocity-Time Function

May 24, 2026/1 Comment/in Mechanics, Physics Tutorials/by Neil Parker

Kinematics: The Velocity-Time Function Author’s Preface: A Collaborative Approach to Lesson Development The intention behind what I hope will be a series of articles on Kinematics (this one being the first) is to begin an open, collaborative process of lesson development on Physics Forums. In order to expedite this workflow, I am making deliberate use…

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ai problem solving [ai problem solving]

AI Enriched Problem Solving

February 28, 2026
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Introduction This article is written by way of a reference for my longstanding PF colleague and prolific poster of challenging Maths/geometry problems
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Remote Operated Gate Control System

February 28, 2026
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Introduction This project began life in 2017 when the author had just begun experimentation with GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi 3. At that point in time
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Inside the Scientific Box: History and Challenges Today

October 13, 2025
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In Memoriam In Memory of Dr. Thomas J. LeCompte (1964-2025), Detector Designer and Champion of Education and Science. Prologue Defining "the box" Someone
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Entangled Photon Polarization Qubits [Entangled Photon Polarization Qubits]

Why Entangled Photon-Polarization Qubits Violate Bell’s Inequality per Quantum Information Theory

September 29, 2025
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In her YouTube video Bell's Theorem Experiments on Entangled Photons, Dr. Fugate shows how polarization-entangled photons violate Bell's inequality. In
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Relativator (Circular Slide-Rule) – Simulated with Desmos

September 2, 2025
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The Relativator (revisited) This is an update of my 2006 post (reconstructed in 2014) Relativator: The circular slide-rule for physicists. This is a
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What Exactly is Dirac’s Delta Function?

August 29, 2025
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Introduction: "Convenient Notation"In Dirac's Principles of Quantum Mechanics published in 1930 he introduced a "convenient notation" he referred
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quantum entanglement [quantum entanglement]

Quantum Entanglement is a Kinematic Fact, not a Dynamical Effect

August 27, 2025
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Towards the end of the first lecture for the Qiskit Global Summer School 2025, Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Olivia Lanes (Global Lead, Content and
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Fixing Things Which Can Go Wrong With Complex Numbers

July 20, 2025
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Abstract This article will build on the hints about treating the complex numbers as a branched surface, briefly described and pictured in section 4.2
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Fermat’s Last Theorem

May 18, 2025
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Abstract Fermat's Last Theorem has long been one of the most famous mathematical problems, and is now one of the most famous theorems. It simply states
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vector spaces [vector spaces]

Vector Spaces: Concepts, History, and Applications Guide

March 13, 2025
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The Concept A vector space is an additively written abelian group together with a field that operates on it.Intuitive picture vs abstract definition Vector
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Groups, The Path from a Simple Concept to Mysterious Results

February 2, 2025
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Introduction The concept of a group is as simple as it gets: a set with a binary operation like addition and a couple of natural laws like the requirement
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Hybrid AI Video Codecs and Modern Streaming Techniques

January 24, 2025
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Introduction AI and Hybrid Codecs Modern Video codecs are all based on similar principles. Recently, these have been complemented by AI techniques,
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no tidal bulge [no tidal bulge]

Why the Tidal Bulge Doesn’t Exist – Tidal Theory Explained

December 31, 2024
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Introduction Overview That there is no tidal bulge is the key premise of this article. Upper-level oceanography undergraduates and above know this. Yet
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The Many Faces of Topology

December 6, 2024
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Abstract Topology as a branch of mathematics is a bracket that encompasses many different parts of mathematics. It is sometimes even difficult to see
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Brownian Motions and Quantifying Randomness in Physical Systems

August 26, 2024
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Stochastic calculus has come a long way since Robert Brown described the motion of pollen through a microscope in 1827. It's now a key player in data science,
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physics of reality [physics of reality]

Quantum Reconstruction & Bell Correlations Explained

July 22, 2024
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Comment on PBS Space Time video PBS Space Time produces some very good videos on the foundations of quantum mechanics (QM), so let me comment on their
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Aspects Behind the Concept of Dimension in Various Fields

June 21, 2024
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Abstract It took until the last century for physicists and mathematicians in the Netherlands to question the Euclidean concept of dimension as length,
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Views On Complex Numbers

June 7, 2024
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Abstract Why do we need yet another article about complex numbers? This is a valid question and I have asked it myself. I could mention that I wanted
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Addition of Velocities (Velocity Composition) in Special Relativity

May 20, 2024
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The "Addition of Velocities" formula (more correctly, the "Composition of Velocities" formula) in Special Relativity[tex]\frac{v_{AC}}{c}=\frac{ \frac{v_{AB}}{c}+\frac{v_{BC}}{c}
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Schrdinger’s Cat and the Qbit

April 2, 2024
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The concept of quantum superposition (or superposition for short) is very counterintuitive, as Schr##\ddot{\text{o}}##dinger noted in 1935 writing [1],
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The Slinky Drop Experiment Analysed

March 28, 2024
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The slinky drop is a rather simple experiment. In its most basic form, it requires only a popular toy for children, a stable hand, and a keen eye.
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infinite universe [infinite universe]

Open, Flat, or Closed Universe: What Curvature Tells Us

March 16, 2024
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Direct answer: Cosmologists classify the universe as open, flat, or closed based on spatial curvature. Current cosmic microwave background (CMB) measurements
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Einstein Field Equations Explained: Structure, Solutions, Facts

February 26, 2024
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The Einstein Field Equations (EFE) are ten coupled, nonlinear differential equations that describe how matter and energy determine the curvature of spacetime.
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How to Solve a Multi-Atwood Machine Assembly

February 16, 2024
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IntroductionThe figure on the right shows a "double-double" Atwood machine with three ideal pulleys and four masses. All pulleys are released from
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Lambert W Function in Finance [Lambert W Function in Finance]

The Lambert W Function in Finance

February 9, 2024
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Preamble The classical mathematician practically by instinct views the continuous process as the "real" process, and the discrete process as an approximation
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Why Division by Zero Is Impossible: 10 Mathematical Reasons

January 11, 2024
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A division by zero is primarily an algebraic question. The reasoning therefore follows the indirect pattern of most algebraic proofs:What if it was
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Sinc Function & Upsampling in Digital Audio Explained

December 14, 2023
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Introduction This elaborates some of the claims in my insights article on digital audio. The Sinc Function Upsampling and Zero Insertion The first link
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digital audio intro [digital audio intro]

Modern DACs, Dither, DXD & High-Res Audio Explained

December 11, 2023
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Introduction First, we need some background in Digital Signals. This can be mathematically quite advanced, but since I would like this article to be accessible
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Series in Mathematics: From Zeno to Quantum Theory

November 7, 2023
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Introduction Series play a decisive role in many branches of mathematics. They accompanied mathematical developments from Zeno of Elea (##5##-th century
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Epsilontic – Limits and Continuity

October 6, 2023
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Abstract I remember that I had some difficulties moving from school mathematics to university mathematics. From what I read on PF through the years, I
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Milli-Ohm [Milli-Ohm]

The Poor Man’s Milli-Ohm Meter

September 1, 2023
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Introduction In a previous article on measuring battery internal resistance, a simple technique for low-resistance measurement was outlined. In this article,
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Differential Equation Systems and Nature

August 27, 2023
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Abstract "Mathematics is the native language of nature." is a phrase that is often used when it comes to explaining why mathematics is all around in natural
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Beginners Guide to Precalculus, Calculus and Infinitesimals

August 18, 2023
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Introduction I am convinced students learn Calculus far too late. In my view, there has never been a good reason for this.In the US, they go through
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Variable Mass Systems [Variable Mass Systems]

How to Apply Newton’s Second Law to Variable Mass Systems

August 15, 2023
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Introduction The applicability of Newton's second law in the oft-quoted "general form" $$\begin{align}\frac{d\mathbf{P}}{dt}=\mathbf{F}_{\text{ext}}\end{align}$$
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What Are Numbers?

August 14, 2023
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Introduction When doing mathematics, we usually take for granted what natural numbers, integers, and rationals are. They are pretty intuitive. Going
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Introduction to the World of Algebras

July 8, 2023
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Abstract Richard Pierce describes the intention of his book [2] about associative algebras as his attempt to prove that there is algebra after Galois
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chatgpt-reliable [chatgpt-reliable]

Why ChatGPT Is Unreliable: Design Limits and Misconceptions

July 5, 2023
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ChatGPT's reliability I'll start with the simple fact: ChatGPT is not a reliable answerer to questions. Wolfram's explanation To try to explain why from
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What Are Infinitesimals – Simple Version

June 4, 2023
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Introduction When I learned calculus, the intuitive idea of infinitesimal was used. These are real numbers so small that, for all practical purposes (say
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How Quantum Information Theory Solves “the only mystery” of Quantum Mechanics

June 3, 2023
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In Chapter 37 of "The Feynman Lectures on Physics Volume 1," Richard Feynman famously wrote that the mystery of wave-particle duality in the double-slit
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Infinitesimals [Infinitesimals]

What Are Infinitesimals – Advanced Version

May 24, 2023
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Introduction When I learned calculus, the intuitive idea of infinitesimal was used. These are real numbers so small that, for all practical purposes (say
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Popular Science Communication: Bridging Science & Public

April 30, 2023
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Abstract Famous Science Communicators There is so much to say about the many endeavors by professional scientists to explain to us the world. The list
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The Art of Integration

April 10, 2023
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Abstract My school teacher used to say "Everybody can differentiate, but it takes an artist to integrate." The mathematical reason behind this phrase
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teaching physics [teaching physics]

A Lesson In Teaching Physics: You Can’t Give It Away

March 16, 2023
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A central principle of Physics Forums regarding homework help is not to provide solutions on demand but to guide students along a path to the answer. The
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An Overview of Complex Differentiation and Integration

March 14, 2023
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Abstract I want to shed some light on complex analysis without getting all the technical details in the way which are necessary for the precise treatments
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How to Measure Internal Resistance of a Battery

February 14, 2023
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Introduction A commonly encountered school-level Physics practical is the determination of the internal resistance of a battery - typically an AA or D
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lie group physics [lie group physics]

When Lie Groups Became Physics

February 8, 2023
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Abstract We explain by simple examples (one-parameter Lie groups), partly in the original language, and along the historical papers of Sophus Lie, Abraham
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Why There Are Maximum Mass Limits for Compact Objects

January 27, 2023
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In this article, we will look at why there are maximum mass limits for objects that are supported against gravity by degeneracy pressure instead of kinetic
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Oppenheimer-Snyder Model of Gravitational Collapse: Implications

January 15, 2023
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Part 1: OverviewPart 2: Mathematical DetailsPart 3: ImplicationsIn the last article in this series, we finished up with a metric for the Oppenheimer-Snyder
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tensors relativity [tensors relativity]

Tensors Explained: Beginner’s Essentials for Relativity

January 11, 2023
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If you try learning general relativity, and sometimes special relativity, on your own, you will undoubtedly run into tensors. This article will outline
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Oppenheimer-Snyder Model of Gravitational Collapse: Mathematical Details

January 9, 2023
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Part 1: OverviewPart 2: Mathematical DetailsPart 3: ImplicationsIn a previous article, I described in general terms the model of gravitational
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Twin Paradox Guide: Spacetime Geometry Explained Clearly

January 2, 2023
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Introduction This article is intended for anyone who wants to start a thread here at Physics Forums on the twin paradox. There are already many, many threads
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gravity collapse [gravity collapse]

The Oppenheimer-Snyder Model of Gravitational Collapse: An Overview

December 28, 2022
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Part 1: OverviewPart 2: Mathematical DetailsPart 3: ImplicationsMost people who have spent any time at all studying GR are familiar with the
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Subtleties Overlooked in Friction Questions: Object Slides Down Ramp

December 6, 2022
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Problem statement (simplified) An object slides down a ramp at angle to encounter level ground. Both surfaces have kinetic friction: ' on the ramp,
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Mathematics Fields & Applications: A Structured Guide

October 25, 2022
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Introduction I often read questions about our classification scheme that we use on physicsforums.com to sort posts by science fields and subjects, what
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recursion [recursion]

Reduction of Order For Recursions

October 4, 2022
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This is not meant as a full introduction to recursion relations but it should suffice for just about any level of the student.Most of us remember recursion
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Counting to p-adic Calculus: All Number Systems That We Have

September 18, 2022
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An entire book could easily be written about the history of numbers from ancient Babylon and India, over Abu Dscha'far Muhammad ibn Musa al-Chwarizmi (##\sim
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variste Galois and His Theory

September 5, 2022
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 * Oct. 25th, 1811 May 31st, 1832 ... or why squaring the circle is doomed. Galois died in a duel at the age of twenty. Yet, he gave
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definition differences [definition differences]

Yardsticks to Metric Tensor Fields

August 27, 2022
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I asked myself why different scientists understand the same thing seemingly differently, especially the concept of a metric tensor. If we ask a topologist,
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Program ATmega8A with Arduino: Step-by-Step Guide

August 13, 2022
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Introduction If you are interested in programming and electronics, you probably do not need an introduction to Arduino. If you want to make your Arduino
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P vs. NP and what is a Turing Machine (TM)?

July 25, 2022
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P or NP This article deals with the complexity of calculations and in particular the meaning of ##P\stackrel{?}{\neq}NP## Before we explain what P and
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quantum computers 101 [quantum computers 101]

Quantum Computing Explained: Qubits, Algorithms & Applications

July 14, 2022
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Overview This article provides an accessible introduction to quantum computing, a cutting-edge technology that processes certain types of information
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A Physics Misconception with Gauss’ Law

June 12, 2022
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Introduction It is relatively common to see the following type of argument: The surface area is ##A## and the enclosed charge is ##Q##. The electric
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How to Model a Magnet Falling Through a Conducting Pipe

June 11, 2022
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Introduction In an earlier article, we examined a magnet falling through a solenoid. We argued that the point dipole model can account for the basic features
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model magnet [model magnet]

How to Model a Magnet Falling Through a Solenoid

June 5, 2022
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Introduction Modeling a magnet realistically is a task best done numerically. Even the simplified model of two separated disks with uniform surface
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How Can We Jump When the Ground Does No Work?

May 30, 2022
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Common mistaken argument It is relatively common on Physics Forums to see arguments that are effectively similar to the following: When we jump off the
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The History and Importance of the Riemann Hypothesis

May 21, 2022
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Riemann Hypothesis History The Riemann Hypothesis is one of the most famous and long-standing unsolved problems in mathematics, specifically in the field
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magnetism current [magnetism current]

Symmetry Arguments and the Infinite Wire with a Current

May 17, 2022
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Many people reading this will be familiar with symmetry arguments related to the use of Gauss law. Finding the electric field around a spherically symmetric
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Parallel Programming on a CPU with AVX-512

April 23, 2022
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This article is the second of a two-part series that presents two distinctly different approaches to parallel programming. In the two articles, I use different
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CUDA Regression Line: GPU Parallel Programming Guide

April 16, 2022
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Overview This article is the first of a two-part series that presents two distinctly different approaches to parallel programming. In the two articles,
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hypercube integral [hypercube integral]

A Novel Technique of Calculating Unit Hypercube Integrals

April 14, 2022
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Introduction In this insight article, we will build all the machinery necessary to evaluate unit hypercube integrals by a novel technique. We will first
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The Extended Riemann Hypothesis and Ramanujan’s Sum

April 4, 2022
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Riemann Hypothesis and Ramanujan's Sum ExplanationRH: All non-trivial zeros of the Riemannian zeta-function lie on the critical line. ERH: All
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The Amazing Relationship Between Integration And Euler’s Number

March 28, 2022
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We use integration to measure lengths, areas, or volumes. This is a geometrical interpretation, but we want to examine an analytical interpretation that
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mermin device quantum entanglement [mermin device quantum entanglement]

Superdeterminism and the Mermin Device

March 20, 2022
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Superdeterminism as a way to resolve the mystery of quantum entanglement is generally not taken seriously in the foundations community, as explained in
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Relativity on Rotated Graph Paper (a graphical motivation)

February 16, 2022
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(based on https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/teaching-sr-without-simultaneity.1011051/post-6588952 and https://physics.stackexchange.com/a/689291/148184
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Probabilistic Factors Involved in Disease and Virus Testing

February 6, 2022
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Introduction This Insight looks at the various probabilistic factors and related terminology involved in disease and virus testing.As we all know,
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quantum mechanics new approach [quantum mechanics new approach]

Quantum Physics via Quantum Tomography: A New Approach to Quantum Mechanics

January 8, 2022
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This Insight article presents the main features of a conceptual foundation of quantum physics with the same characteristic features as classical physics
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A Trick to Memorizing Trig Special Angle Values Table

January 1, 2022
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In calculus classes when you are asked to evaluate a trig function at a specific angle, it's 99.9% of the time at one of the so-called special angles we
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Raspberry Pi Cluster Guide: Parts, MPI & Slurm Tips

December 22, 2021
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INTRODUCTION As a long-time computer programmer and almost as long a High-Performance Computer (HPC) user, I didn't know anything about how these machines
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Theorema Primum tutorial [Theorema Primum tutorial]

An Introduction to Theorema Primum

November 27, 2021
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Introduction Whilst no doubt most frequenters of "Physics Forums" will be familiar with Nicolaus Copernicus as the scientist who advanced the (at the
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Python’s Sympy Module and the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

November 9, 2021
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Two of my favorite areas of study are linear algebra and computer programming. In this article I combine these areas by using Python to confirm that a
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Geodesic Congruences in FRW, Schwarzschild and Kerr Spacetimes

October 6, 2021
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Introduction The theory of geodesic congruences is extensively covered in many textbooks (see References); what follows in the introduction is a brief
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tan rule [tan rule]

Physical Applications of the “Tan Rule”

September 20, 2021
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Introduction Every secondary school student who has encountered trigonometry in his/her Math syllabus will most likely have come across the sine, cosine,
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Corrections to MIT Open Courseware: Systems of Varying Mass

September 14, 2021
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Corrections to MIT Open Courseware 8-01sc classical mechanics, fall 2016 Applying Newton's Laws to systems of Varying Mass PDF Course Link My concerns
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How Quantum Information Theorists Revealed the Relativity Principle at the Foundation of Quantum Mechanics

July 25, 2021
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This Insight is a condensed version of No Preferred Reference Frame at the Foundation of Quantum Mechanics. Reference numbers here correspond to that paper.
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euler sums [euler sums]

Investigating Some Euler Sums

July 21, 2021
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So, why only odd powers? Mostly because the even powers were solved by Leonard Euler in the 18th century. Since the mathematical toolbox at that
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Quaternions in Projectile Motion

July 15, 2021
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Introduction In a previous Physics Forums article entitled How to Master Projectile Motion Without Quadratics, PF user@kurumanbrought to our
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Quantum Mechanics and the Famous Double-slit Experiment

July 1, 2021
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What Does the Double-Slit Experiment Prove About Quantum Reality?The double-slit experiment demonstrates that light and matter exhibit both wave and
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safety [safety]

Safety Factors: Why Forums Avoid Design Advice Online

June 26, 2021
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Forum Guidelines There are often questions on Physics Forums related to building machines or structures that are left unanswered because of this guideline
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LCEVC and EVC: Efficient Video Encoding Guide for 8K

June 19, 2021
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Introduction Background: H.264 and H.265 First, for background, here is an overview of the most common video compression standard in use today, H264:
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How to Solve Projectile Motion Problems in One or Two Lines

June 8, 2021
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Introduction We show how one can solve most if not all, introductory-level projectile motion problems in one or maybe two lines. To this end, we forgo
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blackboard [blackboard]

10 Math Things We All Learnt Wrong At School

April 21, 2021
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Some of these could even lead to heavy debates within the scientific community, so maybe I should say: from my point of view. So before you get excited
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Computing the Riemann Zeta Function Using Fourier Series

April 9, 2021
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Euler's amazing identity The mathematician Leonard Euler developed some surprising mathematical formulas involving the number ##\pi##. The most famous
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Tolman Law in a Nutshell

April 2, 2021
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The Tolman law describes how the temperature in a fixed gravitational field depends on the position (see https://arxiv.org/abs/1803.04106 for a pedagogic
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physics cannonball projectile [physics cannonball projectile]

Maximizing Horizontal Range of a Projectile

March 29, 2021
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Introduction A recent homework problem that appeared in the forums was concerned with maximizing the horizontal range of a projectile subject to the launch
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Building a Numerical FEM Solver for Duality in EM Fields

March 18, 2021
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In the previous insights article (How to Use Duality in Computational Electromagnetic Problems), I covered some uniqueness theorems for the Riemann-Silberstein
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The Electric Field Seen by an Observer: A Relativistic Calculation with Tensors

March 13, 2021
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This Insight was inspired by the discussion in "electric field seen by an observer in motion", which tries to understand the relation between two expressions:
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Valentine’s Reflections: Mathematical Matters of the Heart

March 1, 2021
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Introduction Being a somewhat geeky Maths 'nerd', I spent days leading up to Valentine's Day trying to find a Maths function appropriate to the day. In
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Posterior Predictive Distributions in Bayesian Statistics

February 17, 2021
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Confessions of a moderate Bayesian, part 4 Bayesian statistics by and for non-statisticiansRead part 1: How to Get Started with Bayesian StatisticsRead
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How to Use Duality in Computational Electromagnetic Problems

February 14, 2021
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Some weeks ago I happened across a post that caught my eye. Dale asked a question about the number of photons in an electromagnetic field. His question
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Ambiguous SSA Case in Triangles Law of Sines Explained

January 28, 2021
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What is the ambiguous case? In U.S. high schools, students are often introduced to geometric proofs for the first time. A common task is to use a small
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