Physics

Varieties of Explanatory Autonomy Varieties of Explanatory Autonomy- Transcript of a talk by Lawrence Sklar discussing areas of physics not directly explicable by fundamental dynamic principles alone. Quantum Quackery Quantum Quackery- Skeptical overview of proposed links between quantum mechanics and consciousness. A Simple Theory of Consciousness A Simple Theory of Consciousness- Essay on evolution and consciousness by Piero Scaruffi. Science and Philosophy Science and Philosophy- Comprises a high school course that offers source writings for study of the relationship between philosophical and scientific discoveries and personal worl… Chronon Critical Points Chronon Critical Points- Scientific applets, articles and book critically examine claims made in popular books PhilSci Archive - Subject: Physics PhilSci Archive - Subject: Physics- Collection of papers on causality, free will etc A New Kind of Science by Stephen Wolfram A New Kind of Science by Stephen Wolfram- Science from the point of view of complex systems: from the origins of apparent randomness in physical systems, to the development of com… Wikipedia - EPR Paradox Wikipedia - EPR Paradox- Measurement performed on one part of a quantum system can have an instantaneous effect on the result of a measurement performed on another part. Entaglmen… Space and Time: Inertial Frames Space and Time: Inertial Frames- On the frames of reference relative to which motion and rest are measured; by Robert DiSalle. The Mind of God The Mind of God- A review of Paul Davies' exposition of foundational philosophical issues. Review of "The Emperor's New Mind", by Roger Penrose Review of "The Emperor's New Mind", by Roger Penrose- His exploration is so much more serious philosophically than almost anything that has been done since Einstein and Schrodinger Science, Pseudoscience and Society Science, Pseudoscience and Society- Papers by Feynman on paranormal 'sciences', Sokal Affair (use of pseudo-physics in social sciences), critique of Kuhn. Also a collection of lin… Philosophical Foundations of Physics by R. Carnap Philosophical Foundations of Physics by R. Carnap- Positivist view of Physics, which had influenced the Copenhagen Interpretation of the Quantum mechanics (CI). Philosophy and Foundations Philosophy and Foundations- A collection of links, from Norman Redington at MIT. Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions- Crucial chapter from Kuhn's famous book outlining how sciences is forced to go through a paradigm-shift, and see the world in terms of … Experiment in Physics Experiment in Physics- On the uses, value, and epistomelogy of experiment. By Allan Franklin, University of Colorado. Identity and Individuality in Quantum Theory Identity and Individuality in Quantum Theory- Assesses the metaphysical implications of quantum theory by considering the impact of the theory on our understanding of objects as i… MathPages: Physics MathPages: Physics- Collection of essays, not always orthodox, but always lucid, on historical and important current issues in mathematics and physics. Events in History of Physics Events in History of Physics- Time-lines of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and symmetry. With links to other time-lines and resources. The Bactra Reviews The Bactra Reviews- A set of book and article reviews, not limited to physics. Imperial Collee London - Women in Physics Imperial Collee London - Women in Physics- Contact details for women physicists from Imperial College Lancaster University - Women in Physics Lancaster University - Women in Physics- An open gate for the women physicists from Lancaster University to meet and discuss about their research Institute of Physics - Women in Physics Institute of Physics - Women in Physics- Publications and contributions from the women in physics group, workshops, meetings Committee to Encourage Women in Physics Committee to Encourage Women in Physics- Part of the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP). Australian Institute of Physics Australian Institute of Physics- Links to resources for women in physics. American Physical Society - Women in Physics American Physical Society - Women in Physics- Overview of programs and resources, list of available speakers, workshops and meetings, scholarships. Network for Women in Physics in Denmark Network for Women in Physics in Denmark- Overview in English. The rest of the pages are in Finnish. AIP.org - Women in Physics AIP.org - Women in Physics- Reports containing data on the education and employment of women in physics in the U.S. and data on working women physicists across the world. MIT Graduate Women in Physics MIT Graduate Women in Physics- A group formed to foster community amongst women - mainly graduate students, but also post-doctoral researchers and faculty members - in the MIT Phy… Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics- Historical archive containing profiles of women who have made original and important contributions to physics. Profiles focus on th…