SchemataSchemes and graphical abstractions of natural, physical, mathematical or other kind of phenomena. Quantum Harmonic OscillatorSome trajectories of a harmonic oscillator (a ball attached to a spring) in classical mechanics (A-B) and quantum mechanics (C-H). In quantum mechanics, the position of the ball is represented by a wave (called the wavefunction), with real part shown in blue and imaginary part in red. Some of the trajectories, such as C,D,E,F, are standing waves (or "stationary states"). Each standing-wave frequency is proportional to a possible energy level of the oscillator. This "energy quantization" does not occur in classical physics, where the oscillator can have any energy. Space, Time, and Indiscernibles in LeibnitzIf space is real separately from substances, then two substances can be indiscernibles and be in different locations - this entails a paradox. MonadsThe properties of every monad in the universe, just like the properties within any one monad, are all interconnected n a vast network of explanation, according to the law of sufficient reason. But what is the reason for the whole set of monads - what explains the existence and nature of the universe itself? Photoelectric effectIn physics, Compton scattering is a type of scattering that X-rays and gamma rays undergo in matter. The inelastic scattering of photons in matter results in a decrease in energy (increase in wavelength) of an X-ray or gamma ray photon, called the Compton effect. Part of the energy of the X/gamma ray is transferred to a scattering electron, which recoils and is ejected from its atom (which becomes ionized), and the rest of the energy is taken by the scattered, "degraded" photon. Heisenberg's gamma ray microscopeHeisenberg's gamma-ray microscope for locating an electron (shown in blue). The incoming gamma ray (shown in green) is scattered by the electron up into the microscope's aperture angle θ. The scattered gamma-ray is shown in red. Classical optics shows that the electron position can be resolved only up to an uncertainty Δx that depends on θ and the wavelength λ of the incoming light. The tree of lifeThe qabalistic tree of life, important in the magical order A∴A∴ as the degrees of advancement in are related to it. Naboth CapellaNaboth's representation of Martianus Capella's geo-heliocentric astronomical model, 1573. Tychonian systemDiagram depicting the basics of the Tychonian geocentric system. Basically, the objects on blue orbits (the Moon and the Sun and the fixed stars) revolve around the Earth. The objects on orange orbits (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) revolve around the Sun. All is surrounded by a sphere of fixed stars (though they are fixed only with respect to each other, for the sphere revolves around the earth). The system is essentially geocentric, though everything except for the moon and the fixed stars and the earth centre itself revolves around the Sun. THE BLACK CROSS, OR TABLE OF UNION. ATTRIBUTED TO SPIRITPLATE VIII. THE GREAT WATCH-TOWER OF THE SOUTH, ATTRIBUTED TO FIREPLATE VII. ![]() |