Existing explanations for several major phenomena in physics may need to be reconsidered in light of the description of a natural force termed KELEA (kinetic energy limiting electrostatic attraction). Three examples a...Existing explanations for several major phenomena in physics may need to be reconsidered in light of the description of a natural force termed KELEA (kinetic energy limiting electrostatic attraction). Three examples are selected for discussion in this paper: i) The proposed wave-particle duality of electrons;ii) cold fusion;and iii) superconductivity. The current interpretations of these enigmatic concepts are incomplete and not fully validated by scientific methods. The observations underlying these processes are seemingly consistent with KELEA acting as a repelling force between opposite electrical charges. Relatively simple experiments can be designed to either confirm or exclude KELEA in these and in various other currently perplexing physical phenomena.展开更多
Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid c...Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid crystals, polymers and others. The term ＂soft＂ originates from the common macroscopic properties of these systems and differentiates them from conventional ＂hard＂ materials. Over the past decades, the field of ＂soft matter＂ has progressed tremendously. Today, it is a truly multidisciplinary research endeavor bridging physics with chemistry and life science. There are many research activities all over the world that are solely devoted to the field of soft matter. In turn, the in-depth understanding of soft matter has promoted our sci- ence and technology and helped shaping our civilization as it is now.展开更多
文摘Existing explanations for several major phenomena in physics may need to be reconsidered in light of the description of a natural force termed KELEA (kinetic energy limiting electrostatic attraction). Three examples are selected for discussion in this paper: i) The proposed wave-particle duality of electrons;ii) cold fusion;and iii) superconductivity. The current interpretations of these enigmatic concepts are incomplete and not fully validated by scientific methods. The observations underlying these processes are seemingly consistent with KELEA acting as a repelling force between opposite electrical charges. Relatively simple experiments can be designed to either confirm or exclude KELEA in these and in various other currently perplexing physical phenomena.
文摘Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid crystals, polymers and others. The term ＂soft＂ originates from the common macroscopic properties of these systems and differentiates them from conventional ＂hard＂ materials. Over the past decades, the field of ＂soft matter＂ has progressed tremendously. Today, it is a truly multidisciplinary research endeavor bridging physics with chemistry and life science. There are many research activities all over the world that are solely devoted to the field of soft matter. In turn, the in-depth understanding of soft matter has promoted our sci- ence and technology and helped shaping our civilization as it is now.
