Re: problems with classical physics

[Bob Sciamanda <trebor@VELOCITY.NET>]

Although this is implicit in what has already been said, I vote for the
existence of stable matter (atoms, molecules and macroscopic objects) as
the most vexing, yet trivially observable, phenomenon which defies
classical explanation - indeed it is forbidden by Maxwellian models.

Bob

Bob Sciamanda (W3NLV)
Physics, Edinboro Univ of PA (em)
trebor@velocity.net
http://www.velocity.net/~trebor

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Smith" <Larry.Smith@SNOW.EDU>
To: <PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 12:12 PM
Subject: problems with classical physics


> What are some of the problems (or unresolved issues) with classical
physics
> that provided impetus for modern physics (relativity or the quantum
> revolution)?
>
> The blackbody ultraviolet catastrophe is always near the top of
everybody's
> list; what else would you add to make the list complete?  Photoelectric
> effect?  Aether?
>
> Thanks,
> Larry