Physics Theories
By Andrew Zimmerman Jones, About.com Guide to Physics
Physics theories provide the basis upon which all of physics is built. As more theories are presented, experiments test them, attempting to falsify them and ultimately prove them ... but before this process can begin, the theory has to exist.
- Fundamentals of Theoretical Physics
- Classical Physics Laws
- Astronomical Theories
- The Standard Model of Quantum Physics
Fundamentals of Theoretical Physics
When attempting to develop of physical theory, scientists follow the concepts defined in the scientific method. These are not hard and fast rules, but rather a set of guidelines that remind the scientist that great care must be used in carrying out the study of science.
Classical Physics Laws
Some theories have weathered the test of time and moved from the realm of theoretical conjecture to become a cornerstone of the very foundation of scientific knowledge.
- Major Laws of Physics
- Newton's Three Laws of Motion
- Newton's Law of Gravity
- Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
- Laws of Thermodynamics
Astronomical Theories
Astronomy is a field which has a great deal of questions ... probably because it's so darn big! From the beginning of the universe until now, the universe is full of questions and scientists continue to search for answers.
- What Is the Big Bang Theory?
- What Is a Black Hole?
- What Is Hawking Radiation?
- Book Review - Endless Universe: Beyond the Big Bang
The Standard Model of Quantum Physics
Quantum physics operates under a theoretical framework called the Standard Model. Most of the 20th century was spent developing the details of this framework, which defines forces in terms of a few fundamental forces mediated by particles.
