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The mathematics of physics
Mathematical models enable us to understand and master the universe. But how far can this mastery extend? What are its limits? Mathematics allows us to devise models of the world around us and test them against reality.
Mathematicians and physicists: same language? | Tangente
Every term, however abstract, conjures up a mental image. That image is shaped by a combination of influences—sometimes by our first encounter with the word, or by the way we commonly use it.
The first black hole image explained | Tangente
Soon after the detection of gravitational waves, astrophysics and cosmology are buzzing once again with the publication of the first image of a black hole. These discoveries match theorists' predictions and lend further support to the theory of general relativity.
Mathematical humor: jokes and anecdotes | Tangente
Mathematicians are quick to poke fun at their physicist colleagues’ failings, real or imagined… and the physicists return the favor.