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Feynman Diagrams: The science of doodling
Every popular explanation of particle physics is liberally illustrated with cartoon-like pictures of straight and wiggly lines representing electrons, photons, and quarks, interacting with one another. These so-called Feynman diagrams were introduced by Richard Feynman in the journal Physical Review in 1949, and they quickly became an essential tool for particle physicists. Read More »
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Chad Orzel
Chad Orzel, a physicist and blogger, is not afraid to weigh in on the controversial issues of the day. On June 29th, 2010, for example, he made reference to "the immense suckitude of the refereeing" at the then-ongoing World Cup. Read More »
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How to Teach Physics to Your Dog
See how Emmy the dog formulates the existence of cheesy bunnies in the backyard. She will teach you how to predict the existence of your wildest fantasies and bring them to the yard.
Warning: you might also learn some quantum physics too. Continue »
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Julie and the Particle Zoo Factory
Recently, I was invited to tour the particle factory at the Particle Zoo. It was as if I discovered a golden ticket in my chocolate bar. I pinched myself thinking: "I would soon get to see where the cute photon and proton plushies are produced?"After a song and a dance, I packed my bags for sunny L.A.Veruca Salt and I waited at the gates of the Particle Zoo factory for Julie Peasley, the Particle Zoo keeper. She took us on a brief ride in a glass elevator -er- stairs to her cute studio.Studio? .. Read more »
