Classical physics theories suggest that when two or more electromagnetic waves interfere destructively (i.e., with their electric fields canceling each other out), they cannot interact with matter.

Explore Ohm's Law and its key relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in conductors and quantum mechanics.

Traditional exams A new research-based conceptual assessment (the colorado classical mechanics/Math methods Instrument, or CCMI). This instrument is still under development. It is not included in the ...

and the limits of classical physics, introduction to special relativity. Pre-Req: PHYS 1440 Physics II with a 'C-' or higher, or Spring 2020 grade of 'P', Co-Req: PHYS 2610L The Physics of Materials & ...

(Courtesy: ESA and the Planck Collaboration) In classical physics, gravity is universally attractive. At the quantum level, however, this may not always be the case. If vast quantities of matter are ...

Indeed, the disappearance of such effects is a sign that the object’s wavefunction has “decohered” – that is, the object has stopped behaving like a wave and started obeying the laws of classical ...

Research in GAFD requires an interdisciplinary approach that draws on many areas of classical physics such as mechanics, thermodynamics and electrodynamics, in addition to relying on several areas of ...

Their findings highlight that quantum physics is far stranger and less classical than previously understood. Everyday experiences follow clear, sensible rules. For example, if you find a letter in ...