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  1. What's the standard "roadmap" to learning quantum physics?

    What physics topics do I need to know to start learning about quantum mechanics? (In addition to the mathematical topics mentioned at What is the math knowledge necessary for starting …

  2. What is a basic physics general definition of a 'potential'?

    Apr 5, 2018 · From the Wikipedia: In physics, a potential may refer to the scalar potential or to the vector potential. In either case, it is a field defined in space, from which many important …

  3. forces - Why are basic physics problems neglecting to include ...

    Oct 27, 2015 · Yes, most basic mechanics problems ignore drag effects (because those are hard, amongst other things). But, I live where the air pressure is ~10% less than sea level, and basic …

  4. Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words - Physics Stack Exchange

    Feb 16, 2014 · Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words Ask Question Asked 11 years, 8 months ago Modified 6 years, 7 months ago

  5. Book covering differential geometry and topology for physics

    Apr 3, 2016 · I'm interested in learning how to use geometry and topology in physics. Could anyone recommend a book that covers these topics, preferably with some proofs, physical …

  6. Basic explosion physics - determining force

    I'm using a game engine that has a ton of physics stuff built in. What I am currently trying to do is to simulation an explosion with F force in an x,y coordinate system and figure out how other it...

  7. The basic physics behind the plasma frequency

    Dec 5, 2015 · Very basic physics behind this equation is the oscillatory behaviour of the change in the density of electrons (or charged particles). For a basic derivation of the plasma frequency, …

  8. What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?

    For a basic short introduction to quantum mechanics, you can't beat: Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol III This is very good and intuitive, and complementary to the remaining books. …

  9. reference frames - Question regarding expressing the basic …

    Sep 27, 2021 · Question regarding expressing the basic physics quantities (ie) Position ,Velocity and Acceleration in Polar and Spherical Coordinates Ask Question Asked 4 years ago …

  10. What is an "attosecond pulse", and what can you use it for?

    Oct 3, 2023 · What's going on? the basic physics was worked out by Paul Corkum (who was very high in the shortlist for getting the Nobel Prize if it ever did get awarded to attosecond …