Dimensional analysis as the other language of physics

R. W. Robinett

doi:10.1119/1.4902882

Dimensional analysis as the other language of physics

R. W. Robinett

Physics

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We review the use of dimensional analysis as a tool for the systematic study and analysis of physical concepts and phenomena at multiple levels in the physics curriculum. After reviewing the methodology of its use and citing examples from classical physics, we illustrate how it can be applied to problems in quantum mechanics, including research-level problems, noting both its power and its limitations.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	1.4902882
Journal	American Journal of Physics
Volume	83
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4902882
State	Published - Apr 1 2015

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General Physics and Astronomy

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