Physics

Gravitational Orbits Gravitational Orbits- Applet demonstrates Kepler's law. BlackBody Spectrum Applet BlackBody Spectrum Applet- Shows the relation between wavelength, emitted power, and peak wavelength for a blackbody (Planck's function). Powers of 10 - Interactive Java Tutorial Powers of 10 - Interactive Java Tutorial- Start 10 million light-years from the Milky Way galaxy and wind up face to face with a proton in Florida. NTNU Virtual Physics Laboratory NTNU Virtual Physics Laboratory- Offers several applets for various areas of physics. Vector Calculator Vector Calculator- Intended to give students a "feel" for vectors in two dimensions. Specifically, it covers components, magnitude and direction, and vector addition. Interactive Physics and Math with Java Interactive Physics and Math with Java- A set of more than 20 scientifically accurate educational applets which mostly cover the course of Introductory Physics or material close t… How To Teach Statistical Thermal Physics In An Introductory Physics Course How To Teach Statistical Thermal Physics In An Introductory Physics Course- Several simulation applets which can be used to teach the statistical foundations of thermal physics in… Nori's Physics Page Nori's Physics Page- Java applets and Quicktime movies of physics simulations such as solar system, ideal gas, wave interference, and the Doppler effect. PBS.org - Transistorized! Web Site Interactives PBS.org - Transistorized! Web Site Interactives- Features two interactive games related to the development of transitors. The object of the Periodic Puzzle is to line up tiles to … Generalized Physics Applets Generalized Physics Applets- Several categories from which to choose. Davidson Physlet Problems Davidson Physlet Problems- Physics applets plus the source code. Links to other applet sites and authors are here as well. Ripple Tank Applet Ripple Tank Applet- Two wave sources in a ripple tank. You set the variables and watch it run. Galileo and Einstein Galileo and Einstein- Michael Fowler's physics lectures from the University of Virginia. Includes a collection of physics simulations in JAVA and Flash. Java Applets for Engineering Education Java Applets for Engineering Education- Statics, dynamics and fluid dynamics. Build a Solar System Build a Solar System- A table to help build or draw a scale model of the solar system. Specify the size of the sun and the sizes of and distances between various objects are calcu… Interactive Color Wheel Interactive Color Wheel- The SIH wheel is a Java applet that allows a person to view relationships between color (saturation, intensity, and hue) and luma. Physics Linkpage Physics Linkpage- Links to pages and papers about physics, astronomy and related topics. Most of them are collected by the members of the Hawking-forum, a www-discussion-board. It… Bill Beaty's The Science Hobbyist Bill Beaty's The Science Hobbyist- Provides a large number of links to many topics of interest to the scientist, educator and science-curious. Main topics are amateur science, wei… The Cathode Ray Tube Site The Cathode Ray Tube Site- Images and history of old technical glassware and physical instruments, many of which are used for demonstrations in courses worldwide. Physics Behind Four Amazing Demonstrations, Skeptical Inquirer Physics Behind Four Amazing Demonstrations, Skeptical Inquirer- Physics theory behind four dramatic demonstrations: walking on broken glass, dipping one's fingers in molten lead, … Physics.org - Physics To Go Physics.org - Physics To Go- Recipes for and videos of 20 easy-to-replicate physics-based tricks. These were produced in Einstein Year, 2005, to help Institute of Physics members … Dramatic Physics Demonstrations Dramatic Physics Demonstrations- Physics demonstrations for classroom use. Covers Newton's Laws, Air pressure, heat and other areas. Contains instructions for making many of the d… Firewalking Myth vs Physics Firewalking Myth vs Physics- Information on firewalking from people who firewalk. Background on firewalking and data on modern walks. Information for putting on your own. Donald Simanek, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Physics Lecture Demonstrations Donald Simanek, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Physics Lecture Demonstrations- Lecture demonstrations for physics courses, compiled and annotated by Dr Donald Simanek. Rea… Video Demonstrations, Colorado State University College of Engineering Video Demonstrations, Colorado State University College of Engineering- Various principles and devices, including dynamics, mechanisms, vibration and sound, mechatronics and measu… Industrial Electrostatics Demonstrations Industrial Electrostatics Demonstrations- The project described at this web page was undertaken to develop a set of demonstrations having clear relevance to manufacturing and comm… Physics Demonstration Resources Online, University of Texas at Austin Physics Demonstration Resources Online, University of Texas at Austin- For physics educators interested in developing demonstrations. Provides links to many colleges' demo resourc… Physics Demonstrations and Science Exhibit Designs Physics Demonstrations and Science Exhibit Designs- Bill Beaty's Science Hobbyist site. Includes many links to his and other demonstration sources. Apparatus Competition, American Association of Physics Teachers, 1999 Apparatus Competition, American Association of Physics Teachers, 1999- Entries and winners, San Antonio, Texas, August 4, 1999 Static Electricity Generator Static Electricity Generator- How to make and use a frictional static electricity generator which makes HUGE sparks. Also, links to other electricity demos on the internet. Julien Clinton Sprott, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Physics Demonstrations, A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics Julien Clinton Sprott, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Physics Demonstrations, A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics- Physics demonstrations, descriptions, discussions of the ph… Electrostatic Machines Electrostatic Machines- Construction details and history, with pictures and directions for a wide variety of generators. PhysTEC: Physics Teacher Education Coalition PhysTEC: Physics Teacher Education Coalition- The mission of PhysTEC is to improve and promote the education of future physics and physical science teachers. AAPT Northern Calif/Nevada Section AAPT Northern Calif/Nevada Section- This section runs from the Oregon border on the north to San Luis Obispo and Fresno on the south, and includes the state of Nevada. The members… California State University, Chico SPS California State University, Chico SPS- Events, announcements, tutoring schedule, activities and photos, officers, and news for physics majors. Texas Section of the AAPT (TSAAPT) Texas Section of the AAPT (TSAAPT)- Members of this state-wide educator group are interested in science at the elementary level, physics research, and physics education at all lev… Yahoo! Groups : Houston Area Physics Teachers (HAPT) Yahoo! Groups : Houston Area Physics Teachers (HAPT)- Message board for Houston metro physics and physical science teachers (both high school and college level) to coordinate meet… The Science Songwriters' Association The Science Songwriters' Association- Promotes the use of music in science education. SPS at Gustavus Adolphus College SPS at Gustavus Adolphus College- Officers and activities. University of Minnesota SPS University of Minnesota SPS- About the group, meetings, members, events, GRE preparation, and useful links. University of Maryland University of Maryland- The Society of Physics Students is a diverse group of students hailing from all parts of campus. While a majority of our members are physics majors, we hav… New York State Section - AAPT New York State Section - AAPT- Mission, details about previous and upcoming meetings, programs and grants, and contact details. Illinois Section, American Association of Physics Teachers Illinois Section, American Association of Physics Teachers- Includes related news, a newsletter, information on professional development programs offered, information on the organ… American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)- AAPT is the premiere organization representing and supporting physics and physical science teachers and teaching in the United Sta… Society of Physics Students Society of Physics Students- Includes a listing of all chapter schools, with links to their websites. National Science Teachers Association National Science Teachers Association- Site has extensive collection of information about the teaching of science. Society of Physics Students: University of Texas at Austin Society of Physics Students: University of Texas at Austin- Information on the society, calendar of events, resources and a "Physics survival guide". The University of Arizona Society of Physics Students The University of Arizona Society of Physics Students- Schedule, membership details, events, and officers. The Area Diffraction Machine The Area Diffraction Machine- The project homepage of the Area Diffraction Machine, an open source program for performing general two dimensional diffraction data analysis. OlexSys OlexSys- Offers Olex², a program for the determination, visualisation and analysis of molecular crystal structures.