How do mathematicians make discoveries?

Often mathematicians make discoveries by working on an applied problem, and being confronted with a mathematical problem that is either new, or at least not well-known.

Which are some of the discoveries done by physicists?

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What was Albert Einstein’s contribution to society?

In addition to his work on relativity, the physicist laid the scientific foundations for paper towels, lasers, and more common products. Albert Einstein is justly famous for devising his theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space, time, gravity, and the universe.

Can teleportation be possible?

While human teleportation currently exists only in science fiction, teleportation is possible now in the subatomic world of quantum mechanics — albeit not in the way typically depicted on TV. In the quantum world, teleportation involves the transportation of information, rather than the transportation of matter.

What is the connection between physics and math research?

But despite their close connections, physics and math research relies on distinct methods. As the systematic study of how matter behaves, physics encompasses the study of both the great and the small, from galaxies and planets to atoms and particles.

What are the major conflicts with physical science?

The first major conflict with physical science that the science-savvy Christian must reconcile is the possibility, as I have said is strongly implied by inflationary cosmology, that the universe was not created but is part of a far greater reality that had no beginning and will have no end. How can there be a Creator if there was no creation?

What makes an advance in physics possible?

Advances in the fields of geometry, string theory, and particle physics have been made possible by teams of researchers, like physicist Burt Ovrut (above), who speak different “languages,” embrace new research cultures, and understand the power of tackling problems through an interdisciplinary approach.

Is Thomas Kuhn’s structure of Scientific Revolutions important?

The topic of scientific revolutions has been philosophically important since Thomas Kuhn’s account in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962, 1970). Kuhn’s death in 1996 and the fiftieth anniversary of Structure in 2012 have renewed attention to the issues raised by his work.