Casimir Effect – in quantum field theory Casimir Effect – in quantum field theory The Casimir effect is a small attractive force that acts between two close parallel uncharged conducting plates. In…
Clinostat – an apparatus for studying tropisms in plants A clinostat is an apparatus for studying tropisms in plants, usually a rotating disc to which the plant is attached so that it receives an…
Tractor Beam A tractor beam is a device with the ability to attract one object to another from a distance. In science fiction, it is a hypothetical…
Anti-gravity – a hypothetical force Anti-gravity is the antithesis of gravity; a hypothetical force by which a body of positive mass would repel a body of negative mass. It also…
Gravitational Shielding The term gravitational shielding refers to a hypothetical process of shielding an object from the influence of a gravitational field. In classical Newton’s theory of…
Coriolis force – in Physics The Coriolis force acts in a direction perpendicular to Earth’s rotational axis. In physics, the Coriolis force is an inertial or fictitious force that acts…
Artificial Gravity – the creation of an inertial force Artificial gravity is a simulated gravity or sensation of weight established within a spacecraft by means of the craft’s rotation, acceleration, or deceleration. It is…
Ion Thruster – a form of electric propulsion An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion that creates thrust by accelerating ions. It is also known as, an…
Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for Black hole Discoveries Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for Black hole Discoveries This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists for their work…
Copper-clad Steel Copper Clad Steel (CCS) is a composite conductor material containing a low carbon steel core surrounded by copper. It is a bi-metallic product, mainly used in…
Copper-clad Aluminum Copper has greater conductivity compared to aluminum, which leads to smaller (diameter) conductors being required for use. Copper-clad aluminum wire is made of a solid…
Copper Conductor Copper conductor Copper is by far the most widely used conductor material. Copper has been used in electrical wiring since the invention of the electromagnet…