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Yes, Quantum Field Theory can be explained through Lie groups. SU(2) is isomorphic to the quaternions of norm 1, and SU(2) is important if you want to understand the Lorentz group …

>> ArXiv pre-prints are pretty normal in physics and math. Correct, and they are usually followed up by a published, peer-reviewed paper as well. I look forward to the day this one…

This result isn't even peer-reviewed yet. All of this hype about the X17 particle is coming from a pre-print on the arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.10459 They claim a 7.2 sigma r…

Her post linked to in the original blog post makes a good point too: Even if your theory is consistent, it is only as valid as the assumed axioms. Consistency, of course, is necess…

I like Physics from Symmetry by Jakob Schwichtenberg as an explanation of how spin arises from a modern understanding of physics. The book was written while the author was a Master…

A small correction- it’s not the small mass of the neutrino that allows it to escape quickly, but the fact that they are electrically neutral, and also do not interact with the str…