What is Ideas: Definition and 912 Discussions

In common usage and in philosophy, ideas are abstract concepts. Also in philosophy, ideas can also be mental representational images of some object. Many philosophers have considered ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being. The capacity to create and understand the meaning of ideas is considered to be an essential and defining feature of human beings. In a popular sense, an idea arises in a reflexive, spontaneous manner, even without thinking or serious reflection, for example, when we talk about the idea of a person or a place. A new or an original idea can often lead to innovation.

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  1. Borek

    Christmas Gift Ideas: Share & Get Ideas!

    Share what you plan to buy, what you think could be a good idea, or what you want. In fact I am looking for ideas as I don't have a gift for Marzena yet :rolleyes:
  2. Monique

    Making Paper Movies: Experiences & Ideas

    Does anyone of you have experience with making paper movies? :biggrin: The ones where you have a booklet with images and when you flick through it you have the illusion of a movie. I'm making a booklet and have the idea of making a moving worm in it, but I am wondering whether every page...
  3. Ivan Seeking

    Astronomy or Cosmology Christmas gift ideas

    I have a friend asking for ideas for an A or C oriented gift, including things that might be a bit of a scam, like having a star named after you. I know that you can buy land on the moon but that is expensive. Any ideas?
  4. S

    CFD in Astrophysics, ideas for a senior project

    Hello everyone, I am an looking for a senior project for aerospace engineering. In my Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) course it came up that one of the many applications of CFD is astrophysics and the modeling of planet/star formation. Our professor suggested it to me as a...
  5. B

    What are good ideas to publish?

    Hi all, I was wondering: how do you know or find out if something is a good idea to publish? For instance: in an attempt to make quantum mechanics more physically-graspable, I feel (whimsically, at present) inspired to write a side-by-side comparison of the derivations of the matching-results...
  6. Math Is Hard

    What Are Quick Hot Appetizer Ideas for an Office Potluck?

    Like most people, when I need a recipe or cooking advice, I head straight to the Physics Forums. OK, so I'm on the hook for an office pot luck contribution next week. I'm going to make some kind of hot appetizer. My first idea was frozen mini pastry puff appetizers (from Trader Joes) but it...
  7. P

    Project Ideas for Classical Mechanics

    I am enrolled in a Classical mechanics course. The course covers topics such as Euler angles, Lagrange equations, change of reference frame, two body problem, rigid body dynamics, etc. We're using the Marion and Thornton text. We were given a final project. We can either apply these concepts...
  8. D

    Can a Master's Project in RFID Still Offer Unique and Valuable Contributions?

    I am thinking of some RFID applications, and the web seems to prove there is an endless supply of applications and problems already solved. Is there any hope to do a master's thesis/project in this field that would be worthwhile? If I come up with a good idea, its already done, and if I come...
  9. M

    Help Solving a Diff. Equation: Ideas Needed

    Need help with solving this DE. Homework Statement (x e^{\frac{y}{x}} + 2x^2 y)dy - y e^{\frac{y}{x}}dx = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Well, I don't even know where to start. It's not exact, and I can't make it exact with an integrating factor. All of this y/x...
  10. W

    Creating a Sustainable Home" "Creating a Sustainable Home: Tips & Ideas

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  11. P

    Designing a Height and Distance Adjustable Spring-Loaded Projectile Launcher

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  12. M

    End of the Year Physics Project Ideas

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  13. Z

    Thesis Proposal Ideas for Electrical Engineering Students

    what is the best topic for an electrical engineering student for thesis proposal?
  14. T

    Improving Vehicle Safety with Traction Control: A Senior Design Project

    Our group has come across a few iinteresting ideas. We would really like to do something with aviation and control, but it needs to be more on the EE side than the CSE side where there's a lot of programming that can be done... ANY IDEAS in general much appreciated... FOR those of you who...
  15. A

    What Are Some Quick Science Fair Ideas Related to Math and Astronomy?

    I need science fair ideas... and quick! I love math and the universe so this was the first place I came looking for ideas, but my mind is blank. So I eventually came back... and I still need ideas! I must have at least three to present tomorrow. We only had the weekend, so don't blame me!
  16. C

    Ideas for an Engineering Essay

    Hi everyone I’m doing an engineering course at school and we need to write a 2000 word essay on why engineers have failed society (you can choose to agree or disagree) The description for the essay is: Engineers have failed society by designing products that have high energy consumption and...
  17. W

    Senior Engineering Student Seeking Ideas for Post-Graduation

    I will be going into my senior year of my engineering physics major with a minor in mechanical engineering and mathematical science. I have made posts in Nuclear Engineering, and Clerk[patent] jobs, etc. because I have no idea what I want to do after I graduate. I'll have to admit, money is...
  18. D

    Creating a contained vacuum. Ideas?

    First off, I'm new here. Greetings! I should start off by saying I'm not a genius, as I'm sure some people here may be. I don't have a degree in any of the fields on this website, but all interest me. I like to think I have a general understanding of how some things work, but I know I always...
  19. H

    Inspiring Physics Enthusiasm: Ideas for Our Small Physics Club

    I go to a state school with a small physics program we are in a little trouble due to low physics students enrollment. That is just a little back story I find myself in the position of the president of the physics club. Not a huge accomplishment there are only three of us. I was hoping a few...
  20. mg0stisha

    The Six Ideas that Shaped Physics

    Has anyone used the text 'Six Ideas That Shape Physics: C, E, N, Q, R, T' by Thomas A. Moore? I'm using this text for my physics course this fall and haven't heard of it before. Thanks!
  21. mg0stisha

    Mathematica Feedback on Mathematica 7 and "Six Ideas That Shape Physics"

    Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has used the software Mathematica 7. I heard it's a really good program and with the new functions it looks great, i was just wanted to get some good user feedback from people who definitely know what they're talking about. Thanks! P.S. - as a side note...
  22. R

    Time and Space Theory (pleas critic and give your ideas)

    This is my first post by the way. I am hoping to be accepted here and not considered a "n00b". RELATIVE Let me begin by first telling you a story: Once upon a time there was a man, one day he decided to ask god a question. The man asked god “If you created me, who created you?” God looked at...
  23. G

    Ideas and throughs on engineering task.

    So basically I've been given a task to do. I have done lots of research, but I also think that asking the perspective of other people would be a good way to brighten up my ideas and options. Simply, my task is: Develop a vehicle, where the only source of power is a rubber band. The vehicle...
  24. S

    Engineering Project Ideas for Final Year: Zigbee & DTMF

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  25. A

    Plotting equation in mathematica? Any Ideas?

    Hi, I am trying to graph (x+(1/√(1+cos(x)²))) in mathematica, and i used Plot[x + (1/(sqrt (1 + cos (x)^2))), {x, 0, 9}] but I am not getting an output graph. Any ideas?! Plot[x + 1/Sqrt[1 + Cos x^2], {x, 0, 9}, PlotRange -> {-10, 10}] I found few errors, and above is what I got, it's a...
  26. M

    What Unique Software Could Revolutionize Calculations in Science and Academia?

    I would like to hear from you guys, ideas about a program that can be handy, for a scientist or a student, in the field of chemistry, physics or mathematics. I want to create something which does not exist on the market but can be helpful for many. I am a computer scientist currently...
  27. K

    Needing ideas for my independent study

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  28. R

    Ideas on Quantum Theory Curriculum

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  29. S

    Pushing At Different Heights with Same Force: Ideas

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  30. F

    Triggering a Camera for Train Detection: Ideas and Resources

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  31. M

    Stargazing What is the best telescope for beginner astrophotography?

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  32. R

    Image/video processing project ideas?

    Ok, so I'm about to start my final year project for engineering at university and I'm planning to do it in image/video processing, so does anyone perhaps have an interesting project idea (I have a few of my own, but would like to hear what other like minded people have to say) :smile:
  33. Andy Resnick

    How can I incorporate math teaching ideas into my Physics I class?

    All, Given the vigorous discussion on mathematics teaching on a different thread, I was wondering if anyone had good ideas on applying those ideass to Physics I. I am teaching algebra-based Physics I in the fall (Giancoli's book, which was given to me to use), and I have tried to...
  34. JaredJames

    Post Count Not Updating - Any Ideas? (Forum Glitch?)

    Hi, just a quick one, my post count doesn't appear to be updating, it is showing as 10, yet when I click the link on my profile to find all posts by myself it retrieves 96. Anyone else experiencing this / know what the problem is? Why isn't my post count increasing? I'd assume it is a glitch...
  35. Z

    Can a Cone Save an Egg from a 15-Meter Drop?

    OKay, i have to do the egg drop for class and I can't think of any ideas. All my trys have failed and the parameters are killing me. It has to be: -made up of 100% biodegradable products. No plastics, metals, rubber, sponges, real sponges, not even biodegradable styrofoam. Basically I can...
  36. P

    Ideas for a physics related programming exercise

    I'm a physics student and need to come up with an idea for a relatively simple program for a programming exercise. The scope of the work is 5 ECTS credits which translates to about three weeks full time work. The program should probably include a simple gui so part of the effort goes into...
  37. N

    Healthy Snacks: Ideas to Curb Hunger All Day

    What are some good ideas for healthy snacks that won't leave me hungry again in 10 minutes?
  38. P

    Essay Topic Ideas on Physics: Limited Resources

    hello physics forums! it is my first time here so please excuse me for any mistakes :) i have to write a 4000 word physics essay and i wanted to write an experimental one, something preferably related to aerodynamics (since it is my topic of interest) does anyone have any ideas of specific...
  39. M

    Interesting End of Semester Project ideas wanted

    We are to find a scientific argument and either prove it or debunk it through research. This was an introductory Physics class and he would prefer to stay somewhat within the scope of the class. Does anybody have interesting debunk-ings?
  40. thrill3rnit3

    Ideas for a High School Math Club

    I'm a current high school student. I (with the help of a moderator) just recently created a math club in my high school, and would like to ask for ideas about club activities. I was thinking of doing either combinatorics, graph theory, or number theory along with other kids. We decided that...
  41. P

    Physics Project Experiment Ideas

    I need help coming up with an idea for my physics project, my teacher rejected my idea of which will a ball travel from two points faster on a straight line, palabora, or cyclode. she say is obvious its the same for each and we studied that, she says its a mickey mouse project. so yeah I am in...
  42. H

    Comparing AM and FM Broadcasting: Research Ideas

    Hey all I have to do a massive physics report on the topic "a comparison of Am against FM broadcasting." What are some topics i could research and compare. Cheers HSV
  43. T

    What are Some Calculus-Based Project Ideas for a High School Coal Fair?

    I don't think this counts as a homework question and if it does, I'm sorry. At my high school, we have an annual coal fair and I wanted to do a calculus-based math project, but I'm having trouble coming up with any good ideas. The project can be about any part of the coal industry, so does...
  44. maverick_starstrider

    Project Ideas for Advanced Quantum

    Hi everyone, In my advanced quantum course (I'm a master's student) I'm supposed to give a 40 minute talk about something that I find interesting that is related to our course material (which is basically anything in quantum. We basically covered: scattering theory, many-body stuff...
  45. N

    Ideas or research topics in semiconductor devices and device physics

    hi I am doing my Electronics and Communication Engineering..I need a topic for paper presentation.Im more interested in semiconductor devices and device physics..It's like,i would like to address any physical limitation in the existing technology in reducing chip size.(this is the only topic i...
  46. A

    Senior Physics/Comp Sci Project Ideas for Undergraduates

    I will be an undergraduate senior next year and I am a double major (physics, comp sci). For computer science I have to do a senior project. The only rules besides the obvious being that it has to expand what was taught in class. I want my project to implement physics principles and theory...
  47. E

    Investigation and experiment ideas

    I'm a high school physics teacher and my students have to design their own experiments based around electricity and electronics/photonics concepts. One group must do their experiment on basic circuits and electricity, and I've thought of a few example ideas for them: Measuring power use of a...
  48. marcus

    Ideas for first quarter 2009 most important paper (nominations)

    Here our last MIP poll: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=282166 By the end of this month I'd like to have a short list of promising first quarter papers. Ones that appeared Jan-March 2009 and stand a good chance of turning out to be important or valuable for future research...
  49. M

    Questions about Problem Solving and Original Ideas

    What's up yall. So let me explain a bit. I'm currently not taking any College classes. But I've been self-studying. I just work on whatever, and when I start a new topic, I'll play with it some. After learning some of the basics, I'll try to figure out some more complex ways to use the idea...
  50. K

    Motion Experiment Ideas for EPI Prac

    Homework Statement Hey, Basically my EPI (Extended Practical Investigation) is coming up and I need to conduct an experiment in class and research at home. The topic is Motion, and I can pretty much do anything I want - as long as i can work something out, or prove a formula. I was...
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