John Mulindi

Quantum Mechanics vs. Newtonian Mechanics

Though quantum mechanics is a dynamical theory much like Newtonian mechanics, there are key differences between the two. In Newton’s…

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Principal Quantum Number

Symbolized by the letter n, this number describes the shell that an electron resides in. An electron “shell” is a…

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The Production of Nanoparticles through Pulsed Laser Techniques

Pulsed lasers can be used in the synthesis of nanoparticles of silver. Silver nitrate solution and a reducing agent are…

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Yukawa Meson Theory of Nuclear Forces

In 1935 Yukawa proposed in his paper that there exist a meson field, that is, a field that is different…

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Hadrons vs. Leptons

Generally all particles other than field particles can be classified into two broad categories: Hadrons Leptons Hadrons Particles that interact…

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The Compton Effect

Compton Effect was a key experiment that provided the most direct evidence for the particle nature of radiation. Arthur Holly…

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How Nanoparticles are produced through Thermolysis

Nanoparticles can be produced by decomposing solids at high temperature having metal cations, and molecular anions or metal organic compounds.…

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How Light Was Classified as an Electromagnetic Wave

The theory of electromagnetism was developed by physicist James Clerk Maxwell. According to his theory, an alternating current would set…

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The Concept of Molecular and Supramolecular Switches in Computing

The lithographic methods used to make silicon chips for computers are approaching their limits in reducing the sizes of circuitry…

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Einstein Contribution to Planck Formula on the Quantum Nature of Radiation

While the existence of the photoelectric effect can be understood within the framework of classical electromagnetic theory since it was…

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