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Science, a matter of faith ?
Blindly believe what no one saw neither proved a part of day - to-day researchers , and shows that science does not always have a scientific basis
by Salvador Nogueira and Alexander Versignassi
They would hate to admit it, but being a scientist is also a profession of faith . Doubt it? Then think of the bigger and more expensive laboratory of history . Himself : the LHC (large hadron accelerator ) , a monster of 3 billion euros and 27 miles in circumference buried in France's border with Switzerland .
His job is to accelerate protons to 1 million miles per hour and make them hit the front . The energy of the blow is such that it works like a mini big bang ( the explosion that gave birth to the universe ) . Ie : will be "born " particles of all kinds , and we can find things ever seen by man in the middle there .
All this guy has a lot of solid science , right? And it would not be some goals of the experiment .
The main goals : finding a particle never observed before. Is the Higgs boson , the particle that would be in charge of doing things have mass - thanks to him you are a " solid " thing , not a ghost made of light . A noble task . Only the Higgs exists only in the physical equations so far. It is just a mathematical tool which helps to explain the workings of the universe . How accounts work when put particle in this medium, most physicists think it is really real , but lacking concrete proof . For now , whoever believes .
It is hardly a blind faith , of course : there are good reasons to believe it . After all , other particles that existed only in the equations have been discovered in other accelerators . And today proved and proven theories like the big bang and relativity , started on paper - and under a lot of disbelief.
Where to find the Higgs , then, will be a feast : Scientists will know that they were right in recent decades . If not roll , it will pass into history as a hypothesis as bored as the one that said that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Ie per hour , the same is a matter of faith .
A faith that does not stop there . If most scientists consider the existence of the Higgs boson extremely likely , the same is not true for another thing many people expect to find at the LHC : worlds of 10 dimensions .
Beings of the 10th dimension
From scientists think theorize the existence of more dimensions is something as rational as believing in elves . Others, however , they are fanatics . And many of them are among the brightest minds in physics - Stephen Hawking included , among other lesser-known and respected as such . Are supporters of Superstring Theory .
Supporters say that the universe can be explained once if all there is, deep down , ridiculously made of tiny strings . Strings fluttering frantically in a universe with many dimensions of space ( and not in a 3 , as we observe the world ) . The point of them is the following: if one of these strings vibrate in a specific " tone " (think the strings of a guitar ) , she turns into an elementary particle such as an electron . If another vibrates in a different way , takes the form of a photon ( light particle ) . And so on , until the complete list of particles that form the basic bricks of all that exists .
In addition to preparing it , theorists have concluded that three dimensions are bit strings that vibrate with crazy intensity that they imagine . For example, imagine a rope stretched guitar on a table . It can only move in two dimensions. Then vibrates slightly . Sound is poor. But when the rope is loose in the air , vibrates in 3D. And produces a decent sound . Get the idea ? So : scientists imagine that the strings of the theory need more " directions " to play his symphony. Then use more space dimensions : 10 .
But if the strings can be the answer to the mystery of how everything in the universe , why do not we see more of these dimensions ? Because they would be rolled into each other , like little balls of yarn , say the theorists. And would be very small : trillions and trillions of times smaller than an atom . So Lilliputian that no microscope in the world would detect them .
Or not : the Proponents have hope that in the midst of the energy orgy in the heart of the LHC these dimensions curled appear such as a splinter smash protons . It would be the first evidence that superstrings are not just a belief .
But if nothing appears there? No problem. Not so the cordistas intend to drop the bone. And now to have the answer ready : "Just do not reach the required energy to reveal new dimensions . One day , maybe we'll get there . " Faith , after all, moves mountains .
There's more. Some scientists have devised a unique way to solve a hairy enigma of quantum physics - that a single particle can exist in multiple places at once . How ? Elocubrando this happens because of interference between parallel universes . The idea seems absurd , but it makes brilliant success even among physicists. It is the Many Worlds Theory .
She even argue that these are parallel cosmos inhabited by none other than ... you ! Yes , there would be endless copies scattered their infinite Universes ( a group they dubbed as multiverse ) . In these places , all that can happen happens . Ie : in a universe , you never born , on the other, is the president or whatever (no exaggeration, this is part of most versions of the theory punks ) . Theory that is only one among the many waiting in line to exit the realm of faith. Next , please!
The faith of scientists
In physics , where there is speculation, there is a dose of belief. Check out where they fit the best known theories of faith on the thermometer .
superstring
The idea that all particles are vibrating strings won the hearts and minds of physicists. But there is no way to know if it is just imagination.
Higgs boson
It is a fundamental particle for science . Without it , the equations of modern physics do not work . But it remains to be seen if it actually exists outside of the paper.
quantum mechanics
The theory that governs the subatomic world is right. But leaves room for speculation , as they lack evidence about what she says about gravity.
The multiverse hypothesis
If there is a nifty theory is this : not only would this universe here . Exist infinite them . But what to prove such a thing? Until now , no chance .
Theory of cosmic inflation
One can understand how the Cosmos is so well distributed imagine if he had a period of accelerated growth. But evidence is lacking .
general relativity
No one doubts the theory of Einstein . But she , along which gravity does not work at the subatomic world. Find that it blows there is still a matter of faith.
Big Bang
Here there is no room for faith . The universe was born from a point 13.7 billion years and that's it . The evidence leaves no room for doubt
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Science, a matter of faith ?
Science, a matter of faith ?
Blindly believe what no one saw neither proved a part of day - to-day researchers , and shows that science does not always have a scientific basis
by Salvador Nogueira and Alexander Versignassi
They would hate to admit it, but being a scientist is also a profession of faith . Doubt it? Then think of the bigger and more expensive laboratory of history . Himself : the LHC (large hadron accelerator ) , a monster of 3 billion euros and 27 miles in circumference buried in France's border with Switzerland .
His job is to accelerate protons to 1 million miles per hour and make them hit the front . The energy of the blow is such that it works like a mini big bang ( the explosion that gave birth to the universe ) . Ie : will be "born " particles of all kinds , and we can find things ever seen by man in the middle there .
All this guy has a lot of solid science , right? And it would not be some goals of the experiment .
The main goals : finding a particle never observed before. Is the Higgs boson , the particle that would be in charge of doing things have mass - thanks to him you are a " solid " thing , not a ghost made of light . A noble task . Only the Higgs exists only in the physical equations so far. It is just a mathematical tool which helps to explain the workings of the universe . How accounts work when put particle in this medium, most physicists think it is really real , but lacking concrete proof . For now , whoever believes .
It is hardly a blind faith , of course : there are good reasons to believe it . After all , other particles that existed only in the equations have been discovered in other accelerators . And today proved and proven theories like the big bang and relativity , started on paper - and under a lot of disbelief.
Where to find the Higgs , then, will be a feast : Scientists will know that they were right in recent decades . If not roll , it will pass into history as a hypothesis as bored as the one that said that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Ie per hour , the same is a matter of faith .
A faith that does not stop there . If most scientists consider the existence of the Higgs boson extremely likely , the same is not true for another thing many people expect to find at the LHC : worlds of 10 dimensions .
Beings of the 10th dimension
From scientists think theorize the existence of more dimensions is something as rational as believing in elves . Others, however , they are fanatics . And many of them are among the brightest minds in physics - Stephen Hawking included , among other lesser-known and respected as such . Are supporters of Superstring Theory .
Supporters say that the universe can be explained once if all there is, deep down , ridiculously made of tiny strings . Strings fluttering frantically in a universe with many dimensions of space ( and not in a 3 , as we observe the world ) . The point of them is the following: if one of these strings vibrate in a specific " tone " (think the strings of a guitar ) , she turns into an elementary particle such as an electron . If another vibrates in a different way , takes the form of a photon ( light particle ) . And so on , until the complete list of particles that form the basic bricks of all that exists .
In addition to preparing it , theorists have concluded that three dimensions are bit strings that vibrate with crazy intensity that they imagine . For example, imagine a rope stretched guitar on a table . It can only move in two dimensions. Then vibrates slightly . Sound is poor. But when the rope is loose in the air , vibrates in 3D. And produces a decent sound . Get the idea ? So : scientists imagine that the strings of the theory need more " directions " to play his symphony. Then use more space dimensions : 10 .
But if the strings can be the answer to the mystery of how everything in the universe , why do not we see more of these dimensions ? Because they would be rolled into each other , like little balls of yarn , say the theorists. And would be very small : trillions and trillions of times smaller than an atom . So Lilliputian that no microscope in the world would detect them .
Or not : the Proponents have hope that in the midst of the energy orgy in the heart of the LHC these dimensions curled appear such as a splinter smash protons . It would be the first evidence that superstrings are not just a belief .
But if nothing appears there? No problem. Not so the cordistas intend to drop the bone. And now to have the answer ready : "Just do not reach the required energy to reveal new dimensions . One day , maybe we'll get there . " Faith , after all, moves mountains .
There's more. Some scientists have devised a unique way to solve a hairy enigma of quantum physics - that a single particle can exist in multiple places at once . How ? Elocubrando this happens because of interference between parallel universes . The idea seems absurd , but it makes brilliant success even among physicists. It is the Many Worlds Theory .
She even argue that these are parallel cosmos inhabited by none other than ... you ! Yes , there would be endless copies scattered their infinite Universes ( a group they dubbed as multiverse ) . In these places , all that can happen happens . Ie : in a universe , you never born , on the other, is the president or whatever (no exaggeration, this is part of most versions of the theory punks ) . Theory that is only one among the many waiting in line to exit the realm of faith. Next , please!
The faith of scientists
In physics , where there is speculation, there is a dose of belief. Check out where they fit the best known theories of faith on the thermometer .
superstring
The idea that all particles are vibrating strings won the hearts and minds of physicists. But there is no way to know if it is just imagination.
Higgs boson
It is a fundamental particle for science . Without it , the equations of modern physics do not work . But it remains to be seen if it actually exists outside of the paper.
quantum mechanics
The theory that governs the subatomic world is right. But leaves room for speculation , as they lack evidence about what she says about gravity.
The multiverse hypothesis
If there is a nifty theory is this : not only would this universe here . Exist infinite them . But what to prove such a thing? Until now , no chance .
Theory of cosmic inflation
One can understand how the Cosmos is so well distributed imagine if he had a period of accelerated growth. But evidence is lacking .
general relativity
No one doubts the theory of Einstein . But she , along which gravity does not work at the subatomic world. Find that it blows there is still a matter of faith.
Big Bang
Here there is no room for faith . The universe was born from a point 13.7 billion years and that's it . The evidence leaves no room for doubt
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- Supreme Power
SUPREME POWER FORCE INDESTRUCTIBLE is inexorable .... GREAT MAESTRO OF PARALLEL UNIVERSES AND ALL DIMENSIONS ... BE DIVINE LIGHT MAXIMUM ETERNAL ... Cleanse MY BODY ANY EVIL ... Enlighten MY THOUGHTS , MY SPIRIT WITH STRENGTH AND LIGHT ... Help me to...
- Physical Recedes And Denies Exist Black Hole
Physical recedes and denies exist black hole Stephen Hawking , University of Cambridge , published an article online reviewing theory on ' event horizon ' and cause noise news Giovana Girardi - O Estado de S. Paulo The English physicist Stephen...
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- Supreme Power
SUPREME POWER Supreme power that governs the universe .... Enhances feelings , enlarges the soul .... Focuses on the beneficial and transmits light .... He guides me in its waves smoothly .... Make me an instrument of faith and will ..... Supreme intelligence...
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