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  1. Practical cosmic speed limit for macroscopic objects?

    Dec 21, 2025 · The discussion centers on the upper limits of velocity for macroscopic objects, particularly focusing on the potential for neutron stars and black holes to accelerate such objects to …

  2. Molecular-level explanation of macroscopic phenomena: dissolving

    Nov 13, 2025 · The discussion focuses on the molecular-level processes involved in the dissolution and recrystallization of sucrose (C12H22O11) in water. When solid sucrose is added to water at 20 …

  3. Converting Between K-Space Sum and Integral for Macroscopic Solids"

    Mar 31, 2014 · The discussion focuses on converting between k-space sums and integrals in the context of macroscopic solids under periodic boundary conditions. It establishes that the k-space states fill a …

  4. The difference between microscopic and macroscopic cross sections ...

    Oct 31, 2010 · This discussion focuses on the comparison of microscopic and macroscopic cross sections, specifically for the elements B, Cd, Gd, and Hf relative to the fission cross section of U-235. …

  5. The 7 Basic Rules of Quantum Mechanics - Physics Forums

    May 11, 2019 · The following formulation in terms of 7 basic rules of quantum mechanics was agreed upon among the science advisors of Physics Forums.

  6. Uncertainty principle on macroscopic objects - Physics Forums

    Feb 1, 2025 · I recently came across the Heisenberg thought experiment involving a photon observed under a microscope. The photon’s position is completely localized through its interaction with the …

  7. Is General Relativity Exclusively a Macroscopic Theory?

    Nov 23, 2004 · Several times I've listened to Brian Greene talk about string theory and say that General Relativity is a macroscopic theory but Quantum Mechanics is a microscopic theory.

  8. Using HELIOS Code for Preparing Macroscopic XS in PARCS

    Oct 21, 2009 · Basic concepts of macroscopic cross-sections in nuclear engineering Study the limitations of CASMO regarding hexagonal geometry Explore the functionalities of AREVA's …

  9. Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and macroscopic objects

    Dec 14, 2024 · Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (HUP) applicable to macroscopic objects? A football, for instance, is composed of an enormous number of particles. Can the applicability of the …

  10. Quantum tunnelling w/ macroscopic objects • Physics Forums

    Jan 19, 2012 · Quantum tunneling of macroscopic objects is highly improbable due to the extremely low probabilities associated with the simultaneous tunneling of all constituent particles. The discussion …