Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The thickness of hair from a diffraction pattern, science of a different passion
The thickness of hair from a diffraction pattern, science of a different passion Sometimes in 2007 or early 2008, this picture was taken (with a camera fitted on a mobile phone.) It captured a unique diffraction pattern by accident (serendipity!!). I did a preliminary analysis to determine the thickness of the hair of the person…
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The discovery of Feynman lectures of physics.
The discovery of Feynman lectures of physics. October 8, 2008. I had enrolled into college after twelve years in school. It was a three years honors degree in Physics and I was just into the final year. I wanted to explore what Physics beyond classical Physics, [Modern Physics] is all about. Our teachers were giving…
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Rachel and cultural fraternity.
Rachel and cultural fraternity. written, sept 29, 2008 In the winter of 2006, I was visiting a historic place in the eastern coast of United States. A place few hours drive to the north of where I had originally lived for quite some time. To attend a conference where I had been invited to present…
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My ramblings on science and its ethical connection to politics
sept 28 2008 I am a politically conscious person and detached from its direct bearing but I am not confined to smaller political concerns. I don’t even wish political good will bring any scientific conscience for the society as I often find politics exhibits a unity of ethics across their inherent divisive boundaries that scientific…
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