|
Want to know more about the new science? These sites offer plain English (usually) explanations and discussions about subjects like high energy physics, complexity, and chaos theory.
New Scientist's Guide to the Quantum World - A great resource that explores in plain English many aspects of quantum physics and other new sciences.
Physics 2000 - An excellent interactive introduction to modern physics, developed by the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Cosmology and Cosmologists - Offers brief synopses on the what and who of many concepts in the new science.
Stephen Hawking's Website - Devoted to the work of Stephen Hawking, one of the great minds of contemporary physics, this site includes some of his lectures to the general public.
Exploring Emergence - A fun site that uses interactive applets to explore examples of emergent behavior.
The Particle Adventure - An interactive tour of the inner workings of the atom, sponsored by the Particle Data Group.
Boids - This site features a java applet demonstrating the pioneering program of the same name (from 1986), which was one of the first models of emergent complex behavior.
Some Basic Ideas About Quantum Mechanics - As the title indicates, presents some basic ideas about quantum mechanics, in language a layreader can understand.
Quantum Mysteries - The latest on the mysteries of quantum physics, along with some intriguing possible explanations.
Spooky Action at a Distance - A user-friendly discussion of Bell's Theorem, which proved the quantum mechanical principle of nonlocality. According to this principle, just putting a particle in a measuring device at one location can instantly influence another particle at another, distant location.
The Quantum Age Begins - An interesting narrative covering the beginnings and development of quantum theory.
Particle or Wave? - A tutorial series on the natures of particles and waves and the similarities and differences in the field of modern physics.
Heisenburg's Uncertainty Principle - A brief explanation of one of the basic principles of quantum mechanics.
Quantum Measurement As Experience - Presents biological experience as an alternative to the traditional, laboratory-based view of quantum processes. Noteworthy, though fairly long and technical.
Chaos Home Page - A straightforward discussion of Chaos Theory, presented for students and others unfamiliar with the subject.
The Official String Theory Web Site - An easy to read resource on the cutting edge world of String Theory.
The Armchair Scientist - A Web magazine presenting news and discussions about science on the cutting edge.
|
