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Exploring the Intersection of Photons and Dimensions
Jan 1, 2004
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The Speed of Light: A Constant Mystery
Dec 31, 2003
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Parllel universe have diffrent speed of light
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Propagation of Single Photon - Richard's Question
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What about objects already traveling at the speed of light?
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The Impact of Light on Primary Force - Understanding Speed
Dec 21, 2003
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How does light get refracted to such a degree on the surface of the Moon?
Dec 21, 2003
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Find the final percentage of light exiting the last polizer
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How Many Watts Are Involved in Lightning?
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Is Light Speed Truly Variable in Different Universe Sizes?
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Freezing Light: Exploring the Possibilities and Limitations
Dec 12, 2003
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Measuring the wavelength of light using diffraction
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Why does light appear to slow down in different mediums?
Dec 8, 2003
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Locking, at the speed of light.
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Does Light Have Mass? Exploring the Physics Behind This Controversial Question
Dec 5, 2003
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Exploring the Speed of Single Photons: Breaking the c Barrier
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Why light diffracts and was directed to QED by Feynman
Dec 2, 2003
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Can a fluorescent light bulb be used as an electrical generator?
Dec 1, 2003
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Converging and diverging lenses
Nov 30, 2003
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Newton assumed mass of a light particle is approaching zero
Nov 29, 2003
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Question about shadows and what this shows about light.
Nov 29, 2003
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Why is the speed of light constant for all observers?
Nov 26, 2003
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Understanding Light Reflection and Black Bodies in Nature
Nov 23, 2003
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Exploring the Possibility of Light as a Product of Higher Dimensions
Nov 23, 2003
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Why Does Light Diffract? Exploring the Phenomenon of Diffraction in Particles
Nov 12, 2003
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Slow Light: Experiments & Observations
Nov 10, 2003
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Relativity/speed of light/gravity
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What happens to relativity when light is slowed down?
Nov 6, 2003
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Can Single-Slit Diffraction Occur in Two Dimensions?
Nov 6, 2003
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Is the speed of light really medium dependent?
Nov 5, 2003
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Can a Pulsed Plasma Laser Be Created Using Existing Laser Components?
Nov 5, 2003
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A car travelling at the speed of lights turns its brights on
Nov 5, 2003
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What is the Doppler shift equation for light?
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Lasers: Pumping & Meaning of "Pumping a Transition
Nov 4, 2003
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New Geometrical Polar-Ring Solution for Magic Numbered Nuclei
Nov 3, 2003
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How Does Optical Fiber Cladding Affect Light Reflection Angles?
Nov 1, 2003
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Unraveling the Controversy: Understanding Light's Dimensions and Properties
Oct 25, 2003
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Light Continuum: Exploring the Journey of Light from Iron Rod to Paper
Oct 23, 2003
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Coriolis effect - polarised gravity?
Oct 22, 2003
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Solving the Mystery of Light Gravity
Oct 20, 2003
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Faster Light: Physics Impacts of New Discovery
Oct 17, 2003
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A little lightning to the head and we have magnification
Oct 17, 2003
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Light Carries Time: Nature's Compensation
Oct 17, 2003
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Does Light Speed Relate to Sun's Rate of Burning?
Oct 16, 2003
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Why does time stop when we travel at the speed of light?
Oct 3, 2003
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Does Light Have Mass? Flannigan's Take on Photon Mass
Oct 2, 2003
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Photon energy in an expanding Universe
Oct 2, 2003
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The Mystery of Light Particle Mass
Sep 29, 2003
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A-Level Physics: Interference & Diffraction
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Lights interaction with matter
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Three forces, each having a magnitude
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How much light does your average home mirror reflect?
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Magnitude of g change and mt everest
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Investigating the Constancy of Light-Speed: A Call to Greater Knowledge
Sep 11, 2003
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Exploring the Physics Behind Photons: Is Mass Concentrated on One Side?
Sep 8, 2003
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Question on effects of gravity on light and time
Sep 5, 2003
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Light Beam Travel: Can I See Light Standing Still?
Sep 4, 2003
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Quasar Enigmas In 'decresing Light Speed' Cosmolog
Sep 4, 2003
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Deriving Irradiance of Diffraction Gratings with Non-Uniform Slit Separation
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Wave/Particle Duality in Light Quanta
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Gravity and Light: Exploring the Relationship Between Mass and Speed
Aug 31, 2003
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Polarized Filters: The Surprising Effect of Red Light on Highway Headlights
Aug 25, 2003
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Stoping light or atleast slowing it down
Aug 24, 2003
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Relativity, time and the speed of light
Aug 23, 2003
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Understanding Photons: Insights from CERN Scientists
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New Theory on the Nature of Light
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Exploring the Question: Why Doesn't Light Have Infinite Mass and Energy?
Aug 20, 2003
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Understanding the Nature of Light: A New Perspective
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Understanding Refraction and Snel's Law: Common Questions Answered
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How Can Photons Have Energy Without Mass?
Aug 18, 2003
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Questions on Thin film interferrence (split from Snells law thread)
Aug 17, 2003
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Watching Light Travel in a Coil: Is It Possible?
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What function does the sign wave represent in sound and light?
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What causes those reflecton pools on the road on a sunny day?
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Travelling at the speed of light?
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Where Does the Energy Go During Deconstructive Interference?
Aug 8, 2003
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Is it possible to increase the speed of light? (transmissions)
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What is the maximum energy that a photon can carry?
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Stopping Microwave Sensors with Aluminum Foil for Homeowners
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VSL (Variable Speed of Light) Relativity
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Besides Sunlight, what else is there that's useable?
Jul 31, 2003
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Need Help Finding Magnitude of Uniform Cylinder
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Exploring the Implications of LQG on Photons
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Exploring the Possibility of a Light-Transmitting Antenna
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Do All Massless Particles Travel at the Speed of Light?
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Faster than the speed of light
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How can you move at the speed of light?
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Wave Reflection: Absorption & Reflection Factors
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Catching Up to Light: The Surprising Truth About Traveling at High Speeds
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Measuring the wavelength of light?
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A laser is a device that uses light flashes to excite the atoms
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Is the Speed of Light Affected by Gravity?
Jun 27, 2003
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Can Electricity Enable Faster-Than-Light Travel?
Jun 25, 2003
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Calculate the energy and wavelength of the photon.
Jun 25, 2003
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Light, black holes and gravity
Jun 24, 2003
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Why Does Light Get Refracted When Traveling?
Jun 22, 2003
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So why do different media slow light down?
Jun 19, 2003
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Calculating Spectrum Width of White Light on a Diffraction Grating
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How to diffract a bowling ball
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