Physics Collection (page 2)

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

ITER fusion research reactor, computer artwork. ITER, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, is being designed to test the principles surrounding the generation of power from nuclear

Pilot ACE computer, 1950
Pilot ACE computer. Control panel of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Electricity pylon

Notes by Leonardo da Vinci on the flow of water. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), an Italian artist, sculptor, architect and musician

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Albert Einstein. Computer illustration of the German-American physicist Albert Einstein (1879- 1955) seen with an astronomical artwork and equations including E=mc2

E. Rutherford together with Niels Bohr
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (left) with the Danish physicist Niels Bohr. Their work greatly contributed to improve the understanding of the atomic structure

Julia fractal. Computer-generated image derived form a Julia Set

Quantised orbits of the planets
Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals

Plutonium, atomic model
Plutonium. Schematic Bohr model of a plutonium atom. the 94 electrons (red) are orbiting a central nucleus (not shown) composed of protons and neutrons

Brian Cox, caricature
Brian Cox (born 1968). Caricature of the British particle physicist, science TV presenter and former musician Brian Edward Cox

Newtons telescope, historical artwork
Newtons telescope. Historical reproduction of a sketch by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) of a reflecting telescope and its components

Particle physics research. Screenshot of particle tracks as recorded by a detector at a particle accelerator. Particles such as protons are accelerated to near the speed of light to collide with

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Teapot and hot drink, thermogram
Teapot and hot drink. Thermogram of a teapot containing a hot beverage, next to a hot drink. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein is best known for his paper on the special theory of relativity

Particle physics equations

USS AKRON CONSTRUCTION. The USS Akron (ZRS-4) photographed in its shed in Akron, Ohio, 29 July 1931

GOODYEAR BLIMP. Early 20th century photograph

Lev Davidovich Landau
Russian physicist, LEV DAVIDOVICH LANDAU (1908-1968), who won a Nobel Prize for Physics in 1962

Roentgen X-Rays Patient
William Konrad Roentgen examines a patient. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1901 for his discovery in 1895 of what was to be called the x-ray

Descartes optics theory, 17th century
Descartes optics theory, artwork. This is the eye diagram from Descartes book Optics (1637). Three external points are shown depicted on the retina at the back of the eye

Multiple universes. Conceptual computer artwork of many Earths, representing the many worlds quantum theory. This theory is an attempt to explain the fundamental uncertainty of quantum theory

Alexander Friedman, Soviet cosmologist
Alexander Alexandrovich Friedman (1888-1925), Russian and Soviet cosmologist and mathematician. Friedman, who lived and worked in Leningrad, is considered the founder of modern cosmology

Computer artwork of Albert Einstein and E=mc2

Plasma disc
Photograph of so-called plasma disc producing bright blue and purple flashes. Different from a plasma sphere, a plasma disc consist of a flat glass plate containing a phosphor layer

Aristotle as depicted by Raphael in The School of Athens. Athenian philosopher and logician, he studied under Plato in Athens

Lovell radio telescope. This large radio telescope dish is located at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK. It has a diameter of 76 metres

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Higgs boson, artwork C018 / 0936
Higgs boson. Computer artwork showing a Higgs boson particle, which was formed by the collision of two protons, decaying into a pair of Z bosons, one of which decays to a pair of electrons

Historic
MAXWELL, James Clerk (Edinburgh, 1831-Cambridege, 1879). Scottish physicist. Noted for his work on magnetism and electricity

Valentin Glushko, Soviet scientist
Valentin Glushko (1908-1989), Soviet rocket scientist. Glushko was one of the most important scientists in the development of the Soviet space programme

Nikola Tesla, Serb-US physicist
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), Serb-US physicist and electrical engineer. Tesla was educated at Graz and Prague, but in 1884 he emigrated to the USA

Lev Landau, Soviet physicist
Lev Davidovich Landau (1908-1968), Soviet physicist. Landau was a theoretician who made important contributions to quantum mechanics, diamagnetism, superfluidity

Atomic structure, artwork
Atomic structure. Computer artwork of electrons orbiting a central nucleus. This is a classical schematic Bohr model of an atom

Snowflake research, 18th century

Time warp, conceptual image. Composite artwork of a clock being sucked into a wormhole

Magnetic levitation of superconductor
Demonstration of magnetic levitation of one of the new high-temperature superconductors - yttrium- barium- copper oxide (Y-Ba2-Cu3-O7-x)

Chance in the universe. Computer illustration representing the chance, randomness and probability inherent in the universe according to the theory of quantum mechanics

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

British physicist Prof. Peter Higgs C015 / 4138
British theoretical physicist Professor Peter Higgs (b. 1929). In 1964, Higgs predicted the existence of a new type of fundamental particle, commonly called the Higgs boson

Illustration of Ferranti testing 10, 000V cable V510 / 0013
19th Century power transmission. Illustration showing Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti (1864-1930) testing his 10, 000 Volt cable in 1890

Early electronic valve, diagram
Audion amplifier. Diagram of an Audion triode valve that was the first amplifier. It was invented by Lee De Forest in 1907

Tesla coils firing, artwork
Tesla coils firing, computer artwork

Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo)
5322852 Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 commanded by Neil Armstrong was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Artist: Isaac Newton
Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Letter written from Trinity College, Cambridge by Newton to William Briggs, MD

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Exploring the vibrant world of physics, where colors blend like a mesmerizing colour wheel, unveiling the secrets of our universe. Particle tracks lead us on a journey through time and space, capturing the essence of cosmic collisions like Proton Collision C014/1797 and the groundbreaking Higgs Boson event at ATLAS detector C013/6892. Inspired minds like Richard Feynman, depicted in a captivating caricature as he unravels the mysteries of quantum mechanics (C015/6715), have shaped our understanding. From studying celestial wonders such as the Milky Way to unraveling atmospheric phenomena like Northern Lights, physics encompasses it all. The Airpump by Joseph Wright symbolizes humanity's quest for knowledge and discovery. Pioneers like Marie Curie continue to inspire generations with their remarkable contributions to nuclear physics. At CERN's ATLAS detector, we witness extraordinary experiments that push boundaries further than ever before. Behold the breathtaking beauty of Crab Nebula while contemplating conceptual artwork depicting Higgs Boson - an elusive particle that holds profound significance in our understanding of matter and energy.