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Quantum
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Advanced Quantum Information Science: Unlocking Secrets 
 This site explains the importance of the field of quantum information (QI), which "seeks to control and exploit [some of the smallest articles in nature] for scientific and societal benefits. This remarkable field combines physics, information science, and mathematics in an effort to design nanotechnologies" in computing and encryption. Provides illustrated essays on quantum computing, entanglement, quantum communications, and related concepts. From the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Quantum Information Program. http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/quantum/quantum_info_index.html Topics: Physics Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Cambridge Relativity
Information written for the layperson about cosmology, black holes, cosmic strings, inflation, and quantum gravity. There are many photos and a few animations. Additionally, there is a tour of the National Cosmology Supercomputer of the United Kingdom. From the University of Cambridge. http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gr/public/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Physics Last updated Mar 7, 2004 Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik/Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics
Also known as the Albert Einstein Institute, this German institute studies gravitational physics, "from Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity to quantum gravity and string theory." The site contains publications, information about the institute's research, and related links. Some material in German, but most information available in English. http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/ Topics: Education, Physics Last updated Apr 30, 2005 Schroedinger's Cat
A brief description of "one of the most celebrated paradoxes in quantum theory" as proposed by Erwin Schroedinger in 1935. In this paradox "a cat is placed in a box, together with a radioactive atom. ... The paradox lies in the clever coupling of quantum and classical domains." From a Ph.D. candidate in theoretical physics at Cornell University. http://www.lassp.cornell.edu/ardlouis/dissipative/Schrcat.html Topics: Physics Last updated Aug 17, 2005 |
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