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Theoretical Physics
(Yes, this is what Physics looks like.)
Theoretical physics is the study in which attempts to record and explain natural phenomena in both mathematical equations and in repeatable, consistent, testable forms. Theoretical physics is more or less mathematical physics, in which it's primarily the math for these physics phenomena.
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Is merely a result of Einstein's ability to explain how energy is directly relevant to mass multiplied by the speed of light squared; this of course resulting from his sudden discovery (assumption) that all matter is really slowed down particles of light, of which is proved mathematically. What Theoretical Physics intends to provide is almost exactly what it's name states- Theoretical Physics. For a Theory in Physics, or any science to be proved, a repeated and consistent test must be created in which this theory can be proved or disproved. For Theoretical Physics, it explores the possibilities of these new Theories without the testing or sudden discovery; it merely proves or disproves a theory based upon the mathematics for this theory can be physically possible, or what extents need to be taken to make it possible. In this manner, a theory in physics or an understanding of the universe can be created without a sudden physical awareness, and instead can be explored in a simulated, “paper created” environment. In this manner, although humans cannot yet explore the internals of an atom to see what actually exists inside of one, and humans cannot yet travel to the ends of the universe (if ever) to see if the edge of the universe is constantly expanding, we can record these events mathematically, and when applied to other experiments, see if they have a general base in fact. This allows many scientists to be able to understand or test a physical theory without having to have the means to actually test it.
Theoretical Physics also provides equations to previously equationless phenomena (I like that word). In 1921 Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law in the photoelectric effect (along with the fact that he contributed several other provable theories to science). Other notable points are nearly all things in physics which have been mathematically proven, primarily by Theoretical Physicists or Theoretical Physics.
A physical theory is essentially model of physical events. Physical Theories (or postulates) are generated by viewing the empirical qualities of a physical phenomena. The acceptance of a Physical theory is widely based upon predictions which can be verified by new observations. A physical theory differs from a mathematical theorem because although both provide a stasis for there existence, mathematical theorem’s provide no actual testing or situations in which this theory is true. A physical theory involves one or more relationships between various measurable quantities. Sometimes the vision provided by pure mathematical systems (like Einstein riding along side a beam of light) can provide clues to how a physical system might be modeled. Theoretical advances may consist in setting aside old, incorrect equations or paradigms or may provide a string of mathematical equations which are more accurate or mathematically efficient than the previous equations.
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where'd you go?
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