theoretical physicists
Math-based universe explorers
Theoretical physicists are scientists who use mathematics and abstract models to explain and predict physical phenomena, rather than conducting experiments directly.
They work on questions ranging from subatomic particles to the structure of the universe: Einstein was a theoretical physicist who never ran a lab experiment.
The field includes work on quantum mechanics, relativity, string theory, and cosmology.
State of being intertwined
- superpositionCoexisting in multiple states
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- wavefunctionQuantum state's mathematical representation
- decoherenceLoss of quantum coherence
quantization · tunneling · nonlocality · duality · interference · Heisenberg · Schrödinger · Feynman
Byword for genius
- SchrödingerWave equation namesake
- DiracTheoretical physicist, antimatter predictor
- HeisenbergGerman quantum theorist
- BohrDanish nuclear science surname
Feynman · Maxwell · Planck · Newton · Boltzmann · Wheeler · Penrose · Yang
Byword for genius
- spacetimeMerged dimensional framework
- curvatureDeviation from flatness
- gravityMutual mass attraction
- event horizonBlack hole's edge
black holes · general relativity · special relativity · time dilation · wormholes · twin paradox · geodesic · gravitational waves
Testable proposed explanation
- conjectureGuess from limited facts
- proofDemonstration of truth
- mathematicsScience of quantity and structure
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
thought experiments · formalism · derivation · equations · elegance · unification · symmetry · invariance
Complete system or domain
- big bangLoud explosive noise
- inflationSustained price level increase
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
- dark energyForce accelerating universal expansion
multiverse · singularity · Penrose · cosmic inflation · entropy · Hubble · expanding universe · primordial
Fundamental hadron components
- leptonsFundamental particles, not quarks
- bosonsInteger-spin subatomic particles
- fermionsHalf-spin matter constituents
- gluonsStrong force exchange particles
hadrons · muons · antiparticles · Higgs boson · colliders · neutrinos · antimatter · supersymmetry
entanglement
State of being intertwined
- superpositionCoexisting in multiple states
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- wavefunctionQuantum state's mathematical representation
decoherence · quantization · tunneling · nonlocality · duality · interference · Heisenberg · Schrödinger · Feynman · Planck
Einstein
Byword for genius
- SchrödingerWave equation namesake
- DiracTheoretical physicist, antimatter predictor
- HeisenbergGerman quantum theorist
Feynman · Bohr · Maxwell · Planck · Newton · Boltzmann · Wheeler · Penrose · Yang
Einstein
Byword for genius
event horizon · black holes · general relativity · special relativity · time dilation · wormholes · twin paradox · geodesic · gravitational waves
hypothesis
Testable proposed explanation
- conjectureGuess from limited facts
- proofDemonstration of truth
- mathematicsScience of quantity and structure
modeling · thought experiments · formalism · derivation · equations · elegance · unification · symmetry · invariance · perturbation
universe
Complete system or domain
- big bangLoud explosive noise
- inflationSustained price level increase
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
dark energy · multiverse · singularity · Penrose · cosmic inflation · entropy · Hubble · expanding universe · primordial · nucleosynthesis
quarks
Fundamental hadron components
- leptonsFundamental particles, not quarks
- bosonsInteger-spin subatomic particles
- fermionsHalf-spin matter constituents
gluons · hadrons · muons · antiparticles · Higgs boson · colliders · neutrinos · antimatter · supersymmetry · particle decay
- academicsprofessor, course, university professors, math, professors
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Technical problem solvers
technicians · inventors · practitioners · craftspeople · mechanics
theoretical physicistsmystics
Spiritual insight seekers
theologians · faith healers · pseudoscientists · anti-intellectuals · creationists
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