smooth operators

[AntonioLao]

In 1905, Einstein published a paper in the German journal Annalen der Physik, the English title, “On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies,” appeared unassuming to the casual science readers of the era. However, this is the paper that is completely self-contained; without references to other scientific papers since it described a new idea as birth of a special theory of relativity. It created a revolution still un-abating to this day.

This theory frequently made use of operational definitions for physical observables and later known as physical operators. These can be separated into two distinct subdivisions: smooth and quantum, in other words, continuous and discrete. They are deeply connected to the more familiar mathematical operators and given examples in the many branches of mathematics. In arithmetic, there are 4 basic binary operators: +, -, x, and ¸ with unary operators of n-powers and n-roots. In set theory, there are the Ç and È binary operators. In calculus, there are the differential and the integral operators.

Physical operators are now extensively use in modern physics: quantum field theory (QFT), quantum mechanics (QM), and general relativity (GR). However, a truly smooth physical operator that can operate on all common elements of QFT, QM, and GR still does not exist.

[mkirkpatrick]

Uncle Albert was the smoothest operator there ever was!




regards michael.

[Profpat]

Here is a smooth operator who was Newtons assistant.

[austintorn@aol.com]

Let there be no barriers, Prof, to your investigation of the 'Three Theory', as you leapfrog all obstacles, even those with the two-and-only. Hope you have a picture of a condom with you when you picture these types of photos.

[AntonioLao]

what we need is a reanimator to recover all past geniuses: Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein. Wheeler would also be a good candidate since he died last week.

[Profpat]

what we need is a reanimator to recover all past geniuses: Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein. Wheeler would also be a good candidate since he died last week.

Naw. Stage is now open for all the new ones, Like Antonio, Michael, Pat on and on......

[AntonioLao]

I'm borrowing all good ideas from this trio of above reproach minds.

[Profpat]

I'm borrowing all good ideas from this trio of above reproach minds.

My An Idea was taken from Greene, Gell-Mann, Bohr etc.

We stand on the shoulders of the giants Antonio.

[AntonioLao]

Maybe we are beginning to step on their TOEs? But dead TOEs feel no pain.

[Profpat]

Maybe we are beginning to step on their TOEs? But dead TOEs feel no pain.

I think Greene and Gell-Mann are still alive so they may say ouch. BTW a copyright is good for 50 years after the Authors death, so NEWTON IS FAIR GAME. THOUGH YOU CAN'T COPYRIGHT OR PATENT AN IDEA.