A Quantum Fluctuation
How quantum fluctuations in the early universe acted as seeds of structure and eventually led to the formation of the galaxies that we see today.
Contains fairly complex ideas and references to previous posts.
Tag Archives: Physics
Special Relativity & the Nature of Time
An extended piece on the nature of time as a result of the theory of Special Relativity.
What is Quantum Field Theory?
A brief, purely discursive, post explaining the motivations for and success of Quantum Field Theory.
What is a Group?
Today we will present the basics of Group Theory. Group Theory is essential to theoretical physics as it examines the symmetries of nature to uncover fundamental connections and patterns within the universe.
What’s the ‘Proper Time’?
Revisiting the theme of time we explain the geometry of spacetime and explore the special quantity known as ‘proper time’. A qualitative post which includes the use of simple graphs.
Feeling Futuristic
Today I’ll be looking forward just over a decade and pulling out what are believed to be 10 of the biggest scientific advancements of tomorrow. Hold on tight things are about to get exciting.
Laws of Quantum
A post which explains the five main laws which govern the quantum world. The post is purely qualitative and requires no use of mathematics.
Inside the mind: Thought experiments
A post presenting a scientific tool known as thought experiment. Pros and cons will be given alongside examples of noteworthy thought experiments across the ages. Let’s go inside the mind.
How long is a piece of string?
A brief introduction to the biggest contender for a unified theory – a 2000 word introduction to string theory requiring no mathematics.
Quantum Computing
A brief introduction to the weird world of quantum computing. Learn how a small number of quibits can quickly transform into something wonderfully complex.
Rationalising The Universe 