Physics

Recent Developments in Skyrme Models Recent Developments in Skyrme Models- An introduction by T. Gisiger and M.B. Paranjape to recent, more mathematical developments in the Skyrme model. The aim is to render these ad… Homological Methods in Mathematical Physics Homological Methods in Mathematical Physics- These lecture notes by Joseph Krasil'shchik and Alexander Verbovetsky are a systematic and self-contained exposition of the cohomologi… Lectures on Orientifolds and Duality Lectures on Orientifolds and Duality- Notes by Atish Dabholkar on orientifolds emphasizing applications to duality. Holomorphic Methods in Mathematical Physics Holomorphic Methods in Mathematical Physics- This set of lecture notes by Brian C. Hall gives an introduction to holomorphic function spaces as used in mathematical physics. The e… This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics- This is a column written about modern topics in mathematical physics. Dimensional Analysis Dimensional Analysis- A simple review of the powerful technique of dimensional analysis. Selected Papers Selected Papers- Selected Papers of Great American Physicists on the web. The Physics Museum at The University of Queensland The Physics Museum at The University of Queensland- Instruments, books, and memorabilia dating to the very early days of modern physics. Emilio Segre Visual Archives Picture Finder Emilio Segre Visual Archives Picture Finder- Makes it easy for people to find pictures of physicists. These pictures are in the vein of "The History of Physics" and are images of … National Radiation Instrument Catalog National Radiation Instrument Catalog- Project to document every portable nuclear radiation instrument developed between 1920 and 1960. My Passion My Passion- Excerpts from a booklet on a physics theme by V. Alexander Stefan. Timeline of Physics (1896 to present) Timeline of Physics (1896 to present)- American Physical Society site explores developments in physics in the 20th century, along with their historical context. A Concise History of Thermodynamics A Concise History of Thermodynamics- Excerpt from a biography of Gibbs, and a translation of Carnot's 1824 paper. Sketches of a History of Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Sketches of a History of Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics- Timeline of the major events of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes links to biographies and a co… Physics.org - Physics Evolution Physics.org - Physics Evolution- Interactive exhibit introducing physics characters, their stories and how they influenced each other. Text-only version also available. Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics (CWP) Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics (CWP)- Descriptions of important contributions to science made by 83 women in the 20th century. The History of Neon Signs The History of Neon Signs- How the neon sign was conceived of and created. Century of Physics Time Line Century of Physics Time Line- A hundred years timeline of Physics presented by the American Physical Society. Physics Cabinet Physics Cabinet- A virtual museum of physics apparatus and instruments of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Selected Classic Papers Selected Classic Papers- Historically important papers in the fields of: Atomic hypothesis and discrete nature of matter Electricity, electrochemistry, and electrolyte solutions T… American Physical Society Forum on the History of Physics American Physical Society Forum on the History of Physics- A member unit of the American Physical Society. It was founded as a venue for physicists, historians, and other members … International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences- Search records for unpublished source materials in the Niels Bohr Library archives and over 500 other … In Our Time: James Clerk Maxwell In Our Time: James Clerk Maxwell- BBC Radio 4 discussion on the life and work of this 19th century physicist. The Quantum Age Begins The Quantum Age Begins- An overview of the development of quantum mechanics. Theater of Electricity Theater of Electricity- Explore the history of static electricity and the machines which have used it to make big sparks and create strong electric fields. Van de Graaff generator… Infography about History of Physics Infography about History of Physics- Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of the history of physics. Physics in Australia to 1945 Physics in Australia to 1945- The listing is intended to be a complete register of all Australian publications in physics up to the end of 1945 History of Physics and Astronomy History of Physics and Astronomy- Collection of links to articles on the history of Physics and Astronomy. The Invention of Knowledge The Invention of Knowledge- The connections between the sciences and the arts with emphasis on physics. A prediction on where to look for the next great theories in physics. The Fall of Parity The Fall of Parity- Experiments in 1956 demonstrate that our world is distinguishable from its mirror image. The Net Advance of Physics: History The Net Advance of Physics: History- Review Articles and Tutorials in an Encyclopaedic Format at The Net Advance of Physics, MIT Important 20th Century Discoveries in Physics Important 20th Century Discoveries in Physics- Eight major discoveries made in physics plus a summary of the centennial celebration of the American Physical Society. Transistorized Transistorized- Describes the history of most important invention of the 20th century: the transistor. History Page History Page- Historical timelines in mathematics, physics, and politics Atomic Archive Atomic Archive- This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb Advanced Aero/Hydrodynamics Advanced Aero/Hydrodynamics- Course materials from University of Vermont. Potto Project: Fundamentals of Compressible Fluid Mechanics Potto Project: Fundamentals of Compressible Fluid Mechanics- Open and free content downloadable textbooks for engineering. Albert Einstein's Analysis of the Brownian Motion Albert Einstein's Analysis of the Brownian Motion- Free e-book by Walter Pfeifer describing the Brownian motion of suspended particles and Albert Einstein's formula. Fighting Rocket Engine Combustion Instabilities Fighting Rocket Engine Combustion Instabilities- Provides information on studies of how damping in a combustion chamber works and how the process can be influenced. National Fluid Power Association National Fluid Power Association- Acts as a forum where manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, customers and educators can act together to advance fluid power technology and stre… Navier-Stokes Equations Navier-Stokes Equations- Equations describing how the velocity, pressure, temperature and density of a moving fluid are related. Prandtl–Glauert Singularity Prandtl–Glauert Singularity- Wikipedia article on the point at which a sudden drop in air pressure occurs and which is the cause of the visible condensation cloud that may surroun… Particulate Solid Research, Inc. Particulate Solid Research, Inc.- International industrial consortium that conducts applied research in fluidization, solids transport, and other fluid-particle areas. Overview of… Classical Fluid Mechanics Problem Solutions Classical Fluid Mechanics Problem Solutions- Solutions to Classical Fluid Flow and Momentum Transfer Problems. Irrotational Plane Flows of an Inviscid Fluid Irrotational Plane Flows of an Inviscid Fluid- Lecture for those who need a refresher course on hydrodynamics fundamentals. Engineers Edge: Fluid Flow, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Engineers Edge: Fluid Flow, Hydraulic and Pneumatic- Fluids section of engineering directory. Provides definitions and practical applications. PivNet 2 PivNet 2- An introduction to the European Collaboration on Particle Image Velocimetry. Links to participating partners, information about courses, conferences and literature. The Effects of Water Hammer And Pulsations The Effects of Water Hammer And Pulsations- Explanation of water hammer and pulsation inclusive the formula used to calculate the pressure increase. University of Colorado Flow Visualization Course University of Colorado Flow Visualization Course- A course in the physics and art of fluid flow for engineering and fine arts photography students at the University of Colorado, B… ERCOFTAC ERCOFTAC- European Research Community on Fluids, Turbulence and Combustion. Portal to Fluid Dynamics database resources. Free registration required.