New SI prefixes go large and small
Just sharing this from Physics world magazine as It seems relevant to anyone interested in large and small numerical values.
So basically we are looking at :
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Possible Wormhole detection method
Another article posted to Mastodon, this time on the detection of wormholes. I think the idea they could be masquerading as black holes actually makes some sense. I seem to remember one theory that a worm hole was two black holes connected together.
Scientists in Bulgaria may have figured out how to detect wormholes
Turns out they might be masquerading as black holes
A team of researchers at the University of Sofia in Bulgaria may have figured out a novel method for detecting wormholes — assuming, of course, they exist at all.
I have also included a link to science forums to start a conversation on there too.
There isn't any maths in the article, which is just as well as some of the maths for this stuff looks mindbogglingly complicated.
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UK Nuclear fusion plant
Nuclear fusion plant to be built at West Burton A power station.
This sounds like a really exciting development and should hopefully help the UK take the lead in a clean and sustainable energy resource.
This is also an excellent reason, regardless of where you live to study STEM. While this plant is not due to start until 2040. This is only 18 years away, so if you are heading in to year 7, then by the time you have obtained a post graduate or other hi-tech qualification you should be employable within this industry.
Video : Fuelling Fusion power
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The power of photonics: from vertical farming to quantum computing
The power of photonics: from vertical farming to quantum computing
I am sharing this link from Physics World, August 31st. Torbay has some industry leading photonics companies, so anyone locally reading this may be interested.
James McKenzie marvels at the wonders of photonics, which is so much more crucial to everyday life than it first appears
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Accelerator operators: pillars of particle physics
Interesting article from Symmetry magazine on the role of a particle accelerator operator. [1] This sounds like an interesting job and as the article says 'non traditional' so you never know where studying physics will lead to.
I have added a link to Science forums [2] if anyone would like to discuss further, however please add a link Directly to the article not this blog. There is no thread on there as yet.
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Gravitational-wave observatory amasses discoveries
Interesting article from Astronomy magazine Gravitational wave observatory amasses discoveries
Could make a good discussion at the next STEM group meeting on the 13th August as I have some resources on LIGO we can take a look at.
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A New Map of All the Particles and Forces
A New Map of All the Particles and Forces
This is an interesting new way to look at the standard model of particle physics that re-arranges things to better illustrate how different particles relate to each other.
The current diagram to present the standard model is below, this just shows the normal matter. I have one that shows anti matter too. In some ways this follows a similar layout to the periodic table
As an intermediate, diagram I actually like this diagram
Both the above diagrams are sourced from [1].
The new model called the 'double simple model' does look far more complex. However it has far more detail and better illustrates the relationship and interactions between the different forces / particles. You can view this at [1], while the paper describing how the team came up with this is at [2].
I have printed this, so it is something to discuss at the next STEM group meeting on the 12th March.
I think the paper at [2] has been around for a while, so this article is more on the Quanta Magazine article.
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1 Quanta Magazine Article 2 Cornell University paper
In a recent update it seems the mass of the W boson could throw a real spanner in the works regarding the standard model.
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Open Source in Science
This is an interesting podcast from Physics world on how free and open source software is used in Physics.
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Evaluating scientific claims
Six questions physicists ask when evaluating scientific claims
Interesting article, not writing much as to avoid influencing the reading of this. Lets support good Evidence based science.
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Quantum science & technology: Highlights of 2021
Just found this, so making a final post for today. These are some of the highlights in the world of Physics in 2021. Lots of things happened in 2021, so lets hope 2022 is equally as exciting.
I have added a link to the discourse forum and also a link to the Tuxiversity science thread, so you can discuss courses and other options for learning.
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