Modern Physics
The physics that revolutionized the twentieth century,
Its history, thoughts, theories, and above all its contributions for
Understanding the Universe we live in and inhabit.
When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched,
To everything else in the Universe
- John Muir
Physics, the most fundamental science, is deeply concerned with the basic principles that the machinery of the Universe works with. Actually, Physics is not the most fundamental science; mathematics is. However, if one obtains some mathematical equations and strange symbols on paper, what significance would they have? Mathematics is the most fundamental science, however, it doesn't ever work alone. It calls for the help of its assistant; Physics. The beauty of physics is that it applies these mathematical equations and strange symbols into some kind of problem. Only then, will mathematics become meaningful and truly elegant if not beautiful.
Twentieth century physics proved that, indeed, it was a perfect assistant. It clearly showed how when both mathematics and science are combined together, they produce some really amazing stuff. We have included some brief sections on Classical Theory, just to give you an idea of how these ideas evolved into their modern form. We will then continue progressing into topics such as Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and Astrophysics. This site fully committed for describing the physics of the last 100 years in as much non-technical detail as possible. Some mathematics is going to be used throughout the sections of the site; however, don't be afraid! if you have a knowledge of some high school Algebra, Don't worry! WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST. Remember, physics is dependent upon mathematics and mathematics is dependent upon physics. The last section of the site would be describing the quest to unify all the laws of physics into a Grand Unifying Theory.
Other features of the site are some optional tests throughout a few sections. If you pass any of these, you get a neat certificate that you can print out. Also some humor on physics and physicists is included so that you don't get completely immersed in serious stuff and get bored fast!
This website is dedicated to all of you, who have ever looked throughout the night skies, wondered about the constitutes of matter in its most elementary forms, thought about the origin and fate of the Universe, or even have the slightest interest in why everything in our Universe behaves in he way it does.
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