April 18, 2006

• The Physics Alphabet

  
  
  

  A is for Ampere, which makes quite good sense;
  

  B is for Magnetic Field, and now I get tense.
  

  C is for Speed, of light, oh so hectic;

  D is for Moment, of dipoles electric.

  E is Energy, the basis of what we study;

  F is Force, may the Force be with you!!(see reference at end).

  G is for Green, solving his function until we turn green!

  h is Planck's Constant, which we often times by...

  I is for Current, the charges all run;

  J is for Bessel, his Function, so much fun!

  K is wave number, never to be missed;

  L is Momentum, in an angular bent.

  M is for Spin, either up or down;

  N is for Number - which works, I confess!

  O is the Empty Set (okay, so that's math);

  P is Momentum, on a linear path.

  Q is for Heat, to warm the cold night;

  R is the Gas Constant, which I never get right.

  S is for Entropy, its value we need;

  T is for Energy, of the kinetic breed.

  U is more Energy, potential this time;

  V's also potential... I can't think of a rhyme!

  W is for work done, which holds together everything;

  X is for position operator, well, just about anything!

  Y is for Functions of Bessel's second kind;

  Z is for Charge, bringing up the behind.

  So next time the artsies are on your back,

  Critiquing your spelling in a vicious attack,

  Say to them simply, looking straight in their eyes,

  "Only real men take Physics..."

  *F = total nuclear plus electronic angular momentum

  (K. Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics, pg 603).

  Thanks to Andrielle for the Alphabat thing!
  
  this was taken from her bloggie... but totally represented the shit im going through now.

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