Jump to content

Blog post: swansont: Let's Ask Gandalf the Monochromatic

SFN Blogs
in SFN Blogs

Featured Replies

Prolific week for Chad Orzel, with the Nobel summaries and this piece on spectroscopy:

 

Gandalf Was Wrong: Middle-earth Needs Science

 

[A]s I grew up to become a physicist working with atoms and lasers, I’ve only become more convinced that Gandalf is wrong. Splitting light isn’t a mistake, it’s the first step on the path toward our modern understanding of the universe.

 

Read and comment on the full post

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.