Physical Contradictions

Abstract

This chapter will explore the main ideas of Physical Contradictions and concepts created by using Separation Principles. Defining the System Contradiction and reviewing the associated Inventive Principles will provide some solution concepts. However, we do not stop there, even when we have already found a good idea. Instead, we begin to analyze individually each of the conflicting parameters that have created the System Contradiction. Which parameter should we analyze first? It depends on the conditions and requirements of the given case. If a problem exists, it will be a conflict between different values of a selected parameter. This conflict within one parameter is a Physical Contradiction. It is recommended to use all five Separation Principles for resolving any Physical Contradiction: Separation of conflicting values of a parameter in time; Separation of conflicting values of a parameter in space; Separation of conflicting values of a parameter under different conditions; Separation of conflicting values of a parameter on the system and subsystem levels; Separation of conflicting values of a parameter on the system and super-system levels.