December 01, 2013
The history of how the atomic number came to be
June 01, 2013
A logarithm is a mathematical function that shows up in some forms of spectroscopy. Understanding what it is can give us a better appreciation for its function in our fields.
April 01, 2013
A detailed look at what makes the sky appear blue in color, using Rayleigh scattering, Maxwell's equations, and the Mie theory.
December 01, 2012
A reminder of what certain terms mean and how they should be used in scientific work
September 01, 2012
A look at how fluorescent lights are spectroscopically different from the old-fashioned incandescent light bulb.
June 01, 2012
Here, Maxwell's fourth equation of electrodynamics and how light is described in terms of Maxwell's four mathematical expressions is examined.
April 01, 2012
Results are generalized from the last installment and considerations are made for how it applies to one of Maxwell's equations.
January 01, 2012
Here, we continue the discussion of electromagnetism and Maxwell's second equation.
December 01, 2011
A discussion of magnetism, leading into Maxwell's second equation
September 01, 2011
Here's the fundamental calculus you need to understand Maxwell's first equation