arXiv subjects

Carolyn D. Sealfon

Publications and source records attributed to Carolyn D. Sealfon.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

arXiv2025

Embodying Newtonian Mechanics

Wellness and mindfulness act as buzzwords these days, often seen as separate from physics. Yet we know they are important, and everything is related to physics! In this article, we will consider a few simple classroom activities that can both help students internalize the basic physics of forces and motion and also help facilitate well-being in our classes.

physics.ed-ph↗

arXiv2010

Slicing cluster mass functions with a Bayesian razor

We apply a Bayesian "razor" to forecast Bayes factors between different parameterizations of the galaxy cluster mass function. To demonstrate this approach, we calculate the minimum size N-body simulation needed for strong evidence favoring a two-parameter mass function over one-parameter mass functions and visa versa, as a function of the minimum cluster mass.

astro-ph.CO↗