When I first started writing and was asked to choose a name for this column, I decided on “First Principles.” The New Oxford American Dictionary defines first principles as, “the fundamental concepts ...

First principles thinking is a method of problem-solving that involves breaking down complex issues into their most basic and fundamental parts. Originating from ancient Greek philosophy and ...

First-principles calculations, rooted in quantum mechanics and executed without recourse to empirical parameters, provide a robust framework for predicting the mechanical and thermodynamic properties ...

When it comes to problem-solving complex problems, Musk has an approach unlike most of us. He draws on the concept of “first principles.” First-principles thinking is an effective way to ...

What if the secret to solving the world’s most complex problems wasn’t about thinking bigger, but thinking smaller, breaking things down to their most basic truths? This is the power of first ...

This review paper published in AI & Materials explores the implementation of first-principles calculation method within high-entropy carbides ceramics (HECCs) research, specifically examining its role ...