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The purpose of this paper is to show the magic of physics by showing the physics of magic. What usually makes magic tricks interesting is that something unexpected occurs. Similarly, demonstrations are interesting inasmuch as they produce…

Physics Education · Physics 2007-05-23 Nathaniel Lasry , Pierre-Osias Christin

Physics has a reputation among majority of life sciences students for being very complicated and tough. If we leave students with this impression, it is likely that students see physics class as useless and irrelevant to life sciences.…

Physics Education · Physics 2024-08-06 Ganga P. Sharma , Shantanu Chakraborty , Bilas Paul

This is an essay that considering the knowledge structure and language of a different nature, attempts to build on an explanation of the object of study and characteristics of the mathematical science. We end up with a learning cycle of…

History and Overview · Mathematics 2007-05-25 Javier Guachalla H

This book intends to give the main definitions and theorems in mathematics which could be useful for workers in theoretical physics. It gives an extensive and precise coverage of the subjects which are addressed, in a consistent and…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2014-02-05 Jean Claude Dutailly

Machine learning is rapidly making its pathway across all of the natural sciences, including physical sciences. The rate at which ML is impacting non-scientific disciplines is incomparable to that in the physical sciences. This is partly…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-02-26 Nour Makke , Sanjay Chawla

The relationship between mathematics and physics has long been an area of interest and speculation. Subscribing to the recent definition by Tegmark, we present a mathematical structure involving the only division rings - the real,…

General Physics · Physics 2009-08-17 Lester C. Welch

The aim of this essay is to propose a conception of mathematics that is fully consonant with naturalism. By that I mean the hypothesis that everything that exists is part of the natural world, which makes up a unitary whole.

History and Philosophy of Physics · Physics 2015-06-12 Lee Smolin

During the past several years the authors have developed a new approach to the teaching of Physical Science, a general education course typically found in the curricula of nearly every college and university. This approach, called `Physics…

Physics Education · Physics 2015-06-26 C. J. Efthimiou , R. Llewellyn

The mathematical universe discussed here gives models of possible structures our physical universe can have.

General Mathematics · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Kannan Nambiar

Research universities in the United States have larger mathematics faculties outside their mathematics departments than inside. Members of this "extensive" faculty conduct most mathematics research, their interests are the most heavily…

History and Overview · Mathematics 2011-06-23 Joseph F. Grcar

Some scientists take themselves and their work very seriously. However, there are plenty of cases of humour being combined with science. Here I review some examples from the broad fields of physics and astronomy, particularly focusing on…

History and Philosophy of Physics · Physics 2021-05-28 Douglas Scott

We discuss the fundamental principles underlying the current physical theories and the prospects of further improving their knowledge through experiments in space.

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2009-11-10 Orfeu Bertolami , Clovis Jacinto de Matos , Jean Christophe Grenouilleau , Olivier Minster , Sergio Volonte

Even if students can make the blend, interpret physics correctly in mathematical symbology and graphs, they still need to be able to apply that knowledge in productive and coherent ways. As instructors, we can show our solutions to complex…

Physics Education · Physics 2023-05-23 Edward F. Redish

In this paper, we examine the state art of quantum computing and analyze its potential effects in scientific computing and cybersecurity. Additionally, a non-technical description of the mechanics of the listed form of computing is provided…

Popular Physics · Physics 2021-05-21 Giovanny Espitia

We review an emerging body of work by physicists addressing questions of economic organization and function. We suggest that, beyond simply employing models familiar from physics to economic observables, remarkable regularities in economic…

Physics and Society · Physics 2007-05-23 J. Doyne Farmer , Eric Smith , Martin Shubik

Developing expertise in physics entails learning to use mathematics effectively and efficiently as applied to the context of physical situations. Doing so involves coordinating a variety of concepts and skills including mathematical…

Physics Education · Physics 2015-05-13 Thomas J. Bing , Edward F. Redish

The nature of the physical space seems the most important subject in physics. A present paper proceeds from the assumption of physical reality of space contrary to the standard view of the space as a purely relational nonexistence - void.…

Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-24 Valeriy P. Polulyakh

In this course, I talk about the source of mathematical constructivism and its role in the future development of theoretical physics. I describe what physical constructivism is and why it is necessary for the penetration of exact methods of…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2008-11-24 Yuri Ozhigov

In this small note I try to summarize some observations about Euclid's remarkable role in mathematics and about the ambient philosophy.

History and Overview · Mathematics 2021-11-09 Eliahu Levy

The problem of advancing coordinatization of mathematics is considered. The need to develop a theory for measuring value and complexity of mathematical implications and proofs is discussed including motivations, benefits and implementation…

History and Overview · Mathematics 2018-03-07 Peteris Daugulis