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How to Derive the Schrodinger Equation [PDF]
arXiv, 2006 We illustrate a simple derivation of the Schrodinger equation, which requires only knowledge of the electromagnetic wave equation and the basics of Einstein's special theory of relativity. We do this by extending the wave equation for classical fields to photons, generalize to non-zero rest mass particles, and simplify using approximations consistent ...
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First-Person Knowledge: Wittgenstein, Cavell, and "Therapy" [PDF]
, 2002 The recent publication of The New Wittgenstein signals the arrival of a distinctive "therapeutic" reading of Ludwig Wittgenstein"s philosophical enterprise. As announced in its Preface, this collection presents the "nonsense" of philosophy as the subject
Meyer, Thomas
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How Weyl stumbled across electricity while pursuing mathematical justice [PDF]
arXiv, 2008 It is argued that Weyl's theory of gravitation and electricity came out of `mathematical justice': out of the equal rights direction and length. Such mathematical justice was manifestly at work in the context of discovery, and is enough (together with a couple of simple and natural operations) to derive all of source-free electromagnetism.
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What is metaphysics ? The one and only meaningful definition, and why traditional academic philosophy is unlikely ever to embrace it [PDF]
, 2017 ‘Metaphysics’ is the quest to find the ultimate meaning and purpose of existence. It is about trying to find a decisive and conclusive resolution to the human condition, such that the human condition is fulfilled in some absolute way, and no longer at ...
Eastman, Peter
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Politics and the ‘Ideology’ of Journalism in Romania: Results from Local Case Studies
Social Change Review, 2011 The paper approaches the ‘ideology’ of Romanian post-communist journalism as identified in local news media organisations. We focus on the practical philosophy of journalism, emphasizing elements such as autonomy, truth, objectivity; and the relationship
Stănuş Cristina
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Did Hypatia Know about Negative Numbers? [PDF]
arXiv, 2012 In this Letter we comment on one particular aspect of Hypatia's enigmatic biography by translating into English a short poem that appeared in a recent review of the third revised Polish edition of Maria Dzielska's book about Hypatia. It poses a simple and specifc question: did Hypatia know about the negative numbers?
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Project management – the way to performance among corporations
Annals of Spiru Haret University Economic Series, 2012 Project management has developed from a simple management philosophy restricted to a few functional areas into a business process that include various areas from global market.
Luminiţa PISTOL +2 more
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ERBU, Expanding Rubber Band Universe [PDF]
Portuguese version: Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Fisica, v. 36,
n. 4, 4301 (2014), 2014 I put forward a simple unidimensional mechanical analogue of the three-dimensional universe models of modern relativistic cosmology. The main goal of the proposal is the appropriate appreciation of the intrinsic relationship between Hubble's law and the homogeneity of expanding relativistic models.
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Journal of Industrial Design and Engineering Graphics, 2012 Kaizen is a Japanese word which is today used as an international mark for quality management. Composed by two words, “kai” which means “change” and “zen” which means “good”, kaizen translates into “continuous improvement” which describes a simple ...
SPIRIDON Cosmin
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