No Place to Fit In: Free Flowing Electrons

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In summary, the speaker feels too dumb to hang out with the smart kids and too smart to run with the dumb kids. They decide to go back to their own "little hole." However, they are reminded that the smart kids may not actually be smarter, just more experienced. The speaker is encouraged to stick around and focus on the basics of science, particularly Newtonian physics, in order to make meaningful progress.
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Sorry folks, but I don't belong here, too dumb to hang out with the smart kids, too smart to run with the dumb kids, guess I'll go back to my little hole. :-{ (
May the Free Flowing Electrons always be our slave and never our master!
BYE
 
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Madpoet626 said:
too dumb to hang out with the smart kids

Then you won't improve.
 
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Madpoet626 said:
too dumb to hang out with the smart kids,

Very often it turns out that they aren't smarter than you (although it may feel that way at the time), they've just been studying whatever is under discussion for longer than you have.
 
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Madpoet626 said:
Sorry folks, but I don't belong here, too dumb to hang out with the smart kids, too smart to run with the dumb kids, guess I'll go back to my little hole. :-{ (

Learning science is hard. It's even harder when you're trying to do it on your own and you're surrounded by people who have college degrees and sometimes decades of experience under their belt. Given the amount of pop-sci books, shows, and online articles out there, you may not have realized just how difficult it is prior to joining PF. I implore you to stick around and keep reading. Focus on the absolute very basics. And by that I mean plain old Newtonian physics. It's old news, it's boring, you won't win a Nobel Prize for learning it, but it is utterly crucial to all of science and without those basic concepts you cannot advance in a meaningful way.
 
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Nugatory said:
they've just been studying whatever is under discussion for longer than you have.
Exactly What I realized!
 

FAQ: No Place to Fit In: Free Flowing Electrons

What is "No Place to Fit In: Free Flowing Electrons" about?

"No Place to Fit In: Free Flowing Electrons" is a scientific concept that describes the behavior of electrons in a material that does not have a defined crystal structure. This leads to the electrons being able to move freely, rather than being confined to specific energy levels.

How does this concept affect the properties of a material?

This concept can affect the properties of a material in various ways. For example, materials with free flowing electrons tend to be good conductors of electricity, as the electrons can move easily through the material. This can also affect the material's thermal and magnetic properties.

What types of materials exhibit this behavior?

Materials that do not have a well-defined crystal structure, such as liquids, glasses, and some amorphous solids, can exhibit this behavior. These materials are typically referred to as "disordered" materials.

How is this concept being studied and applied in the field of science?

Scientists are studying this concept through various experimental and theoretical methods, such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and computer simulations. This knowledge is being applied in fields such as materials science, condensed matter physics, and electronics, to better understand and utilize the properties of these materials.

What are the potential real-world applications of this concept?

The understanding of free flowing electrons in materials has led to advancements in technology, such as the development of new electronic devices and improved materials for energy storage and transmission. It also has potential applications in areas such as nanotechnology, biomedicine, and environmental science.

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