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physics
2019-04-14 00:10
HERE'S HOW We Photographed Black Hole M87
Introduction As I am sure you have already heard, on April 10th the Event Horizon Telescope released our first ever photograph of a black hole! But are you still curious on how exactly this is even possible?
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2019-04-10 17:43
First Ever Image of a Black Hole Revealed by the Event Horizon Project!
Eureka! Earlier today the Event Horizon Project revealed their first ever image of a black hole. For full coverage, check out their official press conference below! (The presentation begins around 20:40
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2019-01-24 23:48
My Thoughts on the Future of Particle Physics
Introduction Today while catching up on the news, I stumble across a concerning article discussing the future for particle physics. In this article, “The Uncertain Future of Particle Physics”, Sabine
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2019-01-23 12:32
Why You Should Be Excited for the Quantum Revolution!
As you might have heard, on January 8th IBM unveiled IBM Q System One which is the worlds first integrated universal approximate quantum computer. In light of this development, what types of innovations
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steemstem
2018-06-21 15:36
Shedding Light on the Case for Dark Matter!
Introduction I would like to begin talking about dark matter! The most general description for dark matter is that it does not interact with the electromagnetic force. An immediate consequence of this
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2018-02-13 21:01
A Classical Proof for General Relativity! #1 The Birth of a Theorem and Its First Experimental Evidence!
Introduction I will begin sharing one of the first applications Einstein discovered for General Relativity! Even before formalizing his ideas he was successful at using General Relativite's concepts to
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physics
2018-02-10 04:57
The TOTEM Experiment: Improving the Standard Model With Odderons!
Introduction I have just learned that a group of researchers at CERN collaborating on the TOTEM experiment have completed preliminary detections of odderons! This is a highly complex topic that I would
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2018-02-06 16:09
Breaking Down the Michelson-Morley Experiment
Introduction The Michelson-Morley Experiment is arguably the single most significant “failed” experiment in all of physics. Not only did the experiment simplify extra complicated maths but paved the way
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2018-02-05 03:37
Estimating the Age of Stars! J0815+4729; One of the Oldest Known Stars In the Milky Way.
Introduction On December 18th, 2017, a group of Spanish astronomers published their findings of star J0815+4729. This is very special because they may have discovered the oldest star we have ever detected
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2018-01-06 02:23
How to Escape a Black Hole: Understanding the Event Horizon, Photon Sphere and Quantum Tunneling!
Introduction Today we will be learning about some of the critical regions around a black hole and what they entail for the fate of both light and matter. These regions are known as the black hole’s event
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physics
2018-01-04 18:23
Detecting Black Holes With the Event Horizon Telescope!
Introduction Today I stumbled across an interesting read by the American astrophysicist Ethan R. Siegel. In his blog post, he described the method being used by the Event Horizon Telescope which is being
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2017-12-16 05:57
A Return to Steemit and a Proper Introduction for a New Beginning!
Greeting Fellow Steemians! Some of you may recognize me for the post I created in October and November on particle physics and astrophysics. Unfortunately I had to take a break from Steemit because I entered
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science
2017-11-19 20:31
Investigating the Applications of Quantum Chemistry: Electron Orbitals
Introduction Quantum chemistry is an application of quantum mechanics which seeks to better explain the physical phenomena we understand through chemistry. It takes advantage of principles understood from
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science
2017-11-16 04:23
Is the Milky Way More Than Your Typical Galaxy #2: The Rate of Star Formation in Satellite Galaxies
Introduction Recently, I wrote an article about satellite galaxies and the missing satellite problem. If you happened to miss it, feel free to click [here] and get caught up! Near the end of my post I
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2017-11-14 02:55
Cosmology:The Missing Satellite Problem!
Introduction While researching the next topic for my series “Is The Milky Way More Than Your Typical Galaxy” I came across something I would like to share called the Missing Satellite or the Dwarf Galaxy
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2017-11-12 20:13
Detecting Dark Matter: Dark Photons
Introduction Recently, I read an article discussing the current lack of success we have had detecting dark matter. I wanted to take this opportunity to take a look at a recent experiment which sought to
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2017-10-30 04:00
Build Your Own James Webb Space Telescope! #2: The MIRI
Today we will begin taking a look at the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) which is one of the four observing elements of the Integrated Science Instrument Module. The MIRI is being built through a collaboration
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2017-10-04 17:10
Build Your Own James Webb Space Telescope! #1: An Overview of the Major Components
Introduction After my recent post on what we expect to learn from the James Webb Space Telescope, I became interested in learning more about the space telescope. More specifically, I began reading about
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2017-10-01 15:47
The James Webb Telescope Telescope: Looking Forward Into Seeing the Past
Introduction On September 28th, NASA announced that it will be postponing the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to Spring of 2019. Personally I am disappointed for having the prolonged wait
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2017-09-28 01:56
Gravitational Waves! A Comprehensive Explanation of the Significance of Detecting GW170814
Introduction On September 27th 2017, a group of Astronomers from both of the LIGO announced they have observed a fourth instance of gravitational waves. This time they also received a third confirmation
