Lowry Kirkby reviews The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics by Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky Thirst for physics: Leonard Susskind's popular series of lectures ...

Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism and the Euler equation top a poll to find the greatest equations of all time. Robert P Crease discusses the results of his reader survey First among equals – ...

Quantum mechanics is concerned with the behavior of the tiniest of particles, and usually the mathematics behind it is relegated to this tiny realm. Now, a researcher from the California Institute of ...

You could almost call it Equation Idol - readers of Physics World have voted for their favourite equations of all time. But what do they mean? Deputy editor of Physics World, Dr Matin Durrani, offers ...

"Of all the equations of physics, perhaps the most magical is the Dirac equation." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new paper without peer review says physics equations follow a formula of their own.