Unified model may explain vibrational anomalies in solids

Phonons are sound particles or quantized vibrations of atoms in solid materials. The Debye model, a theory introduced by ...
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Discovery of quantum vibrations in 'microtubules' inside brain neurons supports controversial theory of consciousness

A review and update of a controversial 20-year-old theory of consciousness claims that consciousness derives from deeper level, finer scale activities inside brain neurons. The recent discovery of ...
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Lecture example videos

Below you will find videos of each of the examples included in the course lecturebook. Please review them as you work to prepare for course examinations. As always, if you have any additional ...
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Protecting laptops on the move: Theoretical model for vibrations in laptops provides design strategies for reducing hard drive failures

Laptops have the advantages of being more versatile and portable than their desktop counterparts. But these attributes impose considerable demands on the electronic components in a laptop -- ...