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The physics of blood spatter – Physics World
WEBOct 17, 2019 · Learn how blood droplets behave when they hit a surface and how forensic experts use this knowledge to reconstruct crime scenes. Find out the challenges and controversies of blood-pattern analysis and the role of physics in improving its validity.
Twists, turns, thrills and spills: the physics of rollercoasters
WEBAug 14, 2021 · Learn how rollercoasters use potential and kinetic energy, gravity and electromagnetism to create thrilling rides. Find out how to measure and experience the G-forces that make you feel weightless or heavier on different parts of the track.
Brilliant polymath, troubled person: how John von Neumann …
WEBDec 18, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of John von Neumann, a Hungarian-born mathematician and physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics, game theory, computing and artificial intelligence. The book review also explores his personal struggles, his relationship with …
Overlooked for the Nobel: Chien-Shiung Wu – Physics World
WEBOct 2, 2020 · Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who designed an experiment that tested parity laws by observing beta decay at ultracold temperatures. She provided the experimental evidence for Lee and Yang's theoretical prediction of parity violation, but was not awarded the Nobel Prize in 1957 due to the rules and the competition.
Do atoms going through a double slit ‘know’ if they are being …
WEBMay 26, 2015 · The web page reports on a research that experimentally realized John Wheeler's "delayed choice" Gedankenexperiment with massive particles. It shows that a particle's wave or particle nature is not defined until a measurement is made, and that human observation is not necessary for the double-slit experiment.
The double-slit experiment – Physics World
WEBSep 1, 2002 · Akira Tonomura and co-workers at Hitachi performed the first double-slit experiment with single electrons in 1989, showing the build up of the fringe pattern with a weak electron source and an electron biprism. This article reviews the history and significance of this experiment and compares it with …
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: the woman who found hydrogen in the …
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, who in 1925 discovered hydrogen as the most abundant element in the universe. Read how she overcame sexism and bias to become a pioneer of stellar astronomy and a role model for women scientists.
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WEBPhysics World covers the latest news and features from the UK and beyond, including policy and funding, quantum, particle and nuclear, astronomy and space, and more. Find out about the Nobel laureate Tsung-Dao Lee, the Flexible Stellarator Physics Facility, the Vera Rubin Observatory, and other topics.
How to prepare for a career in the emerging quantum-technology …
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Learn about the emerging quantum-technology industry and the job opportunities it offers for physicists. Find out what skills and degrees are needed for quantum computing, sensing and communications, and how to …