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Physics
Essays on physics, the study of matter and energy


Essays


It's Relative
Einstein's famous Theory of Relativity is described in simple non-mathematical terms. It is one of the great ideas of 20th Century science.

Quantum Mechanics
The Quantum Theory is another great idea of 20th Century science. This is a brief introduction with no mathematics.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum
A historical account of the discovery of the electromagnetic spectrum and its uses in Astronomy. Radio waves, infra-red, visible light, ultra violet, X-rays and gamma rays are explained.

The Metric System
A reference for the world standard system of measurement, the Metric System. Also included are values for important physical constants and conversion factors for the few countries that do not use the metric system.

Sub-Atomic Particles
An introduction to the world of leptons, mesons, baryons, quarks and the forces that control them.


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Astronomy
Essays on astronomy, the study of the Universe.

Chemistry
Essays on chemistry, the study of the interactions between different substances.

Mathematics
Essays on mathematics, the study of number and relations between them.


Links


PhysLink
The latest physics news and links to lots of physics sites. Some excellent reference material.

Astronomy and Physics
General astronomical and physics links from Germany.

Earth Poetry
A site dealing with the very boundaries of astronomy, cosmology and physics.

Richard Dawkins
This unofficial site contains quotes and writings from Richard Dawkins.


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