What is a basic physics general definition of a 'potential'?
Apr 5, 2018 · Physicists use the word "potential" in different ways in different contexts, so there is no completely rigorous and general definition. There is a unifying idea, but unfortunately it's …
What's the standard "roadmap" to learning quantum physics?
What physics topics do I need to know to start learning about quantum mechanics? (In addition to the mathematical topics mentioned at What is the math knowledge necessary for starting …
Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words - Physics Stack Exchange
Feb 16, 2014 · Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words Ask Question Asked 11 years, 10 months ago Modified 6 years, 9 months ago
How are the seven base units related to each other?
May 23, 2021 · How are the seven S.I. fundamental or base units of measurement of physical quantities interrelated or dependent on other base units: Universal constants define these …
Books that every physicist should read - Physics Stack Exchange
The Six Core Theories of Modern Physics by Charles F. Stevens has nice brief summaries of modern physics and a good summary of the basic mathematics including a section on …
What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
For a basic short introduction to quantum mechanics, you can't beat: Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol III This is very good and intuitive, and complementary to the remaining books. …
Permanence of the basic forces - Physics Stack Exchange
Nov 27, 2025 · I have a specific question regarding the permanence of the basic forces of nature. My core question is: What physical mechanisms or theoretical concepts guarantee the long …
What is an "attosecond pulse", and what can you use it for?
Oct 3, 2023 · What's going on? the basic physics was worked out by Paul Corkum (who was very high in the shortlist for getting the Nobel Prize if it ever did get awarded to attosecond …
The basic physics behind the plasma frequency
Very basic physics behind this equation is the oscillatory behaviour of the change in the density of electrons (or charged particles). For a basic derivation of the plasma frequency, see Kittel, C. …
Why is the candela a base unit of the SI? - Physics Stack Exchange
The factor of 1/683 -- that's to make the physics-based definition of the candela consistent with older definitions. Consistency is very important in metrology. Consistency is the reason for that …