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Descriptions here cover the "Science" to "Guestbook" pages in the links on the left. To see descriptions of other parts of the website, click "Sitemap" in the links on the left. |
| Science | A series of articles that attempt to make science accessible |
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Articles about quantum mechanics |
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| Classical Physics | Why classical physics fails in some circumstances |
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The phenomenon of wave-particle duality |
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About the Heisenberg uncertainty principle |
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A discussion of wavefunctions |
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The quantisation of energy |
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| Tunnelling | An introduction to the quantum mechanical phenomenon of tunnelling |
| Articles about the Bohr Theory of the atom | |
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Basics required to understand the Bohr Theory |
| Hydrogen |
Application of the theory to the hydrogen atom |
| Corrections | How the Bohr theory can be improved |
| Quantum |
Using quantum mechanics on the hydrogen atom |
| Correspondence |
The correspondence principle |
| Deuterium | How the Bohr theory can be applied to deuterium |
| Superconductivity | Articles about superconductivity |
| Resistance | How electrical resistance arises in conductors |
| Superconductivity | The basic properties of the superconducting state |
| Meissner Effect | Discussion of the Meissner effect |
| Type 1 Type 2 | Discussion of Type 1 and Type 2 superconductors |
| Origins | How the superconducting state arises |
| Cooper Pairs | A look at some of the properties of Cooper pairs |
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Articles about special relativity |
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The postulates of special relativity |
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A discussion of the phenomenon of time dilation |
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A discussion of the phenomenon of length contraction |
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The relationship between mass and energy |
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The famous twin paradox and its resolution |
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| Electricity | How special relativity impacts on electromagnetism |
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Articles about radiation and radioactivity |
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About atoms and molecules |
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Discussion of what radioactivity is |
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About the effects of radioactivity |
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Different types of radioactivity |
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Naturally occurring radioactivity |
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Frequently asked questions about radiation and radioactivity |
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| Non-ionising | Non-ionising radiation (e.g. from cell phones) |
| Health Effects | Health effects from non-ionising radiation |
| Radioactive waste | Articles about radioactive waste disposal |
| Design | Deep waste repository design |
| Radionuclide Return | How repository radionuclides get back to the accessible environment |
| Doses and Risks | Doses and risks to future populations |
| Regulation | Regulatory requirements |
| Assessment | Repository performance assessments |
| Gravity | Some articles on gravity and gravitation |
| Basic Concepts | Basic ideas required to understand planetary motion |
| Gravitation | The laws of gravity and gravitation |
| Motion of the Planets | Explanation of the motion of the planets and Kepler's laws |
| Potential | The idea of gravitational potential |
| General Relativity | Introduction to general relativity |
| Equivalence | The Principle of Equivalence and its importance |
| Space-time Curvature | Why space-time needs to be curved |
| Time Dilation | Ideas of gravitational time dilation |
| Harmonic Motion | Some articles on simple harmonic motion |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | Basics of simple harmonic motion |
| Energy Considerations | Energy considerations for simple harmonic motion |
| Damped | Basics of damped harmonic motion |
| Forced | Forced harmonic motion and resonance |
| Pendulum | Anharmonic oscillations in the context of the simple pendulum |
| Triatomic | Oscillations of the linear triatomic molecule |
| Rotational Motion | Some articles on motion in rotating frames of reference |
| Coordinates | Introduction to coordinates systems and vectors |
| Inertial Frames | Inertial forces and their origin |
| Angular Velocity | Angular velocity as a vector |
| Coriolis and Centrifugal | Derivation of Coriolis and centrifugal forces |
| Theory of Projectiles | Theory of projectiles in rotating coordinate systems |
| Examples of Projectiles | Examples of projectiles |
| Performance | Articles about car performance |
| Newtons laws | Newton's laws of motion |
| Torque | Torque and horsepower |
| Equation of motion | Equation of motion for a car |
| Neglect friction | Solutions neglecting friction |
| Detailed analysis | A more detailed analysis |
| Fun with Maths | Some articles showing how maths can help solve problems |
| Calculus | Review of the basics of calculus |
| Snell's law | Deriving Snell's law using minimisation techniques |
| The brachistochrone | Solving the famous brachistochrone problem |
| Reflections | The properties of parabolic mirrors |
| Hanging chain | What shape does a hanging chain adopt? |
| Dogs and rabbits | The maths of dogs chasing rabbits |
| Sailing boats | Working out whether a boat can land or not |
| Probability Theory | Some articles on probability theory |
| Probability Basics | Basic theorems of probability |
| Counting | How to count the number of events and outcomes |
| Bayes' Theorem | Introduction to Bayes' theorem |
| Examples | Worked examples on probability |
| Craps | Application of probability to the game of craps |
| Gambler's Ruin | Application of probability to gambling |
| Mathematical Proof | Some articles on the power of mathematical proof |
| Induction/Contradiction | Introduction to proof by induction and contradiction |
| Sum of Cubes | Proof of a theorem on sums of cubes |
| Primes | Proof that there are an infinite number of primes |
| Calculus | Use of induction in differential calculus |
| Irrationality of Root 2 | Proof that square root of 2 is irrational |
| Irrationality of e | Proof that e is irrational |
| Irrationality of π | Proof that π is irrational |
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Information, about the country where I live, England |
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Frequently asked questions about the country of England |
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Some facts and figures about England |
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Some examples of slang used in England |
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A guide to English etiquette, from days gone by |
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A guide to the game of cricket |
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| Cars | Information about cars |
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| Words and pictures about the Astra 1.9CDTi | |
| Vectra 1.9 | Words and pictures about the Vectra 1.9CDTi |
| Vectra 2.8 | Words and pictures about the Vectra 2.8 turbo |
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Words and pictures about my old Vectra 3.2 V6 |
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Words and pictures about my old SEAT Toledo |
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Words and pictures about the VW Passat V6 TDi |
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| Audi | Words and pictures about the Audi 2.0T Quattro |
| Cadillac | Words and pictures about the Cadillac BLS |
| Mustang | Words and pictures about the Ford Mustang |
| Ford Focus | Words and pictures about the Ford Focus |
| Megane | Words and pictures about the Renault Megane Coupe |
| Ford Ka | Words and pictures about the Ford Ka |
| Audi A6 | Words and pictures about the Audi A6 2.0 Avant |
| Audi V6 | Words and pictures about the Audi 3.0 TDI V6 |
| Corsa | Words and pictures about the Vauxhall Corsa |
| Avensis | Words and pictures about the Toyota Avensis |
| Camry | Words and pictures about the Toyota Camry |
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Words and pictures about some of my other old cars |
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A collection of car videos |
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Advice on whether to pick a petrol or a diesel car |
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How to evaluate car performance |
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The family dogs |
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Words and pictures about Sally the dog |
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Words and pictures about Penny the dog |
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Words and pictures about Sheena the dog |
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Words and pictures about Tess the dog |
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| Words and pictures about Tex the dog | |
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All about the country of Albania |
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A brief history of Albania |
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Some basic facts about Albania |
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Some examples of Albanian language |
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Some photos of Albania |
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A description of the country |
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A description of the people |
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A description of the scenery |
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Tips for travelling to and around Albania |
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| Diary | The story of my life! |
| Some personal thoughts and views on life | |
| The emotional experience of losing a parent | |
| 2005 diary entries | |
| 2006 diary entries | |
| 2007 diary entries | |
| 2008 diary entries | |
| 2009 diary entries | |
| 2010 | 2010 diary entries |
| 2011 | 2011 diary entries |
| Fun Stuff | Some light-hearted stuff |
| Some brain teasers to challenge the brain | |
| Articles (updated daily) on general knowledge | |
| Some jokes and funny stuff | |
| 9-11 | A tribute to those who died on 9-11 and 7-7 |
| Author | Some information about me |
| Links | Some useful links |
| Guestbook | My guestbook |
| 2007 guestbook entries | |
| 2008 guestbook entries | |
| 2009 guestbook entries | |
| 2010 | 2010 guestbook entries |
| 2011 | Latest entries |