Physics

eFluids eFluids- A one-stop internet resource for fluid dynamics and flow engineering professionals Calculations and Equations of Fluid Mechanics Calculations and Equations of Fluid Mechanics- An online fluid dynamics calculator. Antibubbles Antibubbles- An antibubble is a ball of liquid surrounded by a thin film of air. Pictures, documentation and links. AIP Employment and Industry AIP Employment and Industry- American Institute of Physics career network for physics, engineering and related physical sciences. BrightRecruits BrightRecruits- Listings of physics and engineering openings for all degree levels and sectors. High-energy physics jobs High-energy physics jobs- Search a High-energy Physics employment database maintained by the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. Physlink - Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Jobs Physlink - Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Jobs- Job openings for physicists, engineers, scientists. Post and read job listings and follow links to various science employment s… AIP Education and Employment Statistics AIP Education and Employment Statistics- The latest data regarding education and employment trends in physics and related science fields. How Solar Cells Work How Solar Cells Work- Principles of operation of silicon photovoltaic cells. Magnet University Magnet University- Educational information on magnet properties. Maintained by the company Rare-Earth Magnetics. EM Talk EM Talk- Tutorials and information on electromagnetics and microwave engineering topics. Electrostatics equations Electrostatics equations- Main equations and formulae of electrostatics. Einstein–de Haas Effect Einstein–de Haas Effect- Article from Wikipedia on this physical phenomenon demonstrated by Albert Einstein and Wander Johannes de Haas in Germany in the mid 1910's. Differential Forms in Electromagnetic Theory Differential Forms in Electromagnetic Theory- Research group at Brigham Young University is investigating the use of the calculus of differential forms in teaching and research. Electrostatic Solutions Ltd Electrostatic Solutions Ltd- Static electricity information and expertise, ESD in electronics manufacture, how to avoid electrostatic fires, ESD training, research and consultancy. Electricity from Lightning Electricity from Lightning- Site addresses the power of lightning, and the question of how to harness that power, whether there are substantial reasons not to. PowerLabs Rail Gun PowerLabs Rail Gun- Electromagnetic capacitor powered 20kJ rail gun research. The Van de Graaff Generator Website The Van de Graaff Generator Website- Information on how Van de Graaff Generators work, typical classroom demonstrations, and instructions for building one. Static Electricity Projects Static Electricity Projects- Site devoted to projects utilizing static electricity (motors, generators) which are simple enough and can be relatively easily built. Spin Science Spin Science- Research conducted at the University of Amsterdam utilizing x-ray magneto-optical techniques for the study of thin film and nanometric magnetic systems. Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum Poster Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum Poster- A poster of all known ranges of EMR including gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves. Electromigration Electromigration- Surface electromigration refers to the directed motion of atoms (adatoms) at solid surfaces, grain boundaries and interfaces which is caused by an electric curre… Is it Possible to Generate Electricity Directly from Heat? Is it Possible to Generate Electricity Directly from Heat?- A brief explanation from How Stuff Works. How Van de Graaff Generators Work How Van de Graaff Generators Work- Description of Van de Graaff generators and static electricity, from How Stuff Works. How an Electromagnet Works How an Electromagnet Works- Explanation of principles and experiments, from How Stuff Works. Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic Induction- A virtual experiment on creating electric current with a changing magnetic field. Vacuum Tube Diode Vacuum Tube Diode- A demonstration of how a vacuum tube diode works. How a Metal Detector Works How a Metal Detector Works- Interactive Java tutorial explaining the principles of electromagnetic induction. Electromagnetism Electromagnetism- Authors' web pages for the textbook "Electromagnetism", by G. L. Pollack and D. R. Stump, published by Addison-Wesley. Paradoxes of Modern Electrodynamics Paradoxes of Modern Electrodynamics- Provides analysis of some modern electrodynamics concepts including peculiarities and «white spots» in the model of an electromagnetic wave. T… Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves- An overview of Maxwell's Equations and how they determine the speed of light. CdTe Gamma Detectors Equipped With Ohmic Contacts CdTe Gamma Detectors Equipped With Ohmic Contacts- Gamma induced currents in CdTe and CdZnTe semiconductor detectors equipped with ohmic contacts are not sensitive to hole trappin… Science Ebooks Ezine Science Ebooks Ezine- This site offers a variety of electronics and physics animations and visual aides for teachers or students. Magnet Formulas Magnet Formulas- A small web site devoted to the vanishing art of practical magnet design without FEA, including field formulas for simple conductor configurations, air core solen… Basic Electronics Basic Electronics- Online book which covers topics from ohms law to digital circuits. Contains interactive troubleshooting simulations. How a Compass Works How a Compass Works- Explanation of how compasses work and how to make your own, from How Stuff Works. CEDRAT CEDRAT- Provides a fully integrated line of tools, products and services in electrical engineering. Wondermagnet.com Wondermagnet.com- Images of magnets and their uses, experiments, a discussion board about magnet-related topics, and an elementary primer on magnetism and magnetic physics. Physics Comics Physics Comics- Comics-style lessons in physics fundamentals. Topics include motion, forces, vectors, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Engineering Encounters - Bridge Design Contest Engineering Encounters - Bridge Design Contest- Bridge design contest (using specialized software). U.S. students age 13 through grade 12 are eligible for prizes. Anyone else may … FYKOS - Physical Correspondence Seminary FYKOS - Physical Correspondence Seminary- Worldwide competition in physics for grammar school (under age 19) students with an interest in physics. World Science U World Science U- Video clips and lectures about cosmology, particle physics, relativity and quantum mechanics presented by string theorist, Brian Greene. Requires free registratio… A Prelude to the Study of Physics A Prelude to the Study of Physics- A paper by Robert J. Sciamanda, first published in Quantum Vol 7 No 2, pg. 45, Nov/Dec 1996. International Physics Olympiads International Physics Olympiads- Regional and international physics olympiads. Information, mailing lists, and links to all the IPhO problems available on the web. Physical Science Resource Center (PSRC) Physical Science Resource Center (PSRC)- This site has plenty of resources for physics and physical science teachers K-16. Science Animations Science Animations- Provides a number of Flash animations to supplement handbooks in physics, maths and technology. Physics for Idiots Physics for Idiots- Provides simple explanations for a number of physics, space and maths concepts, trying to break them down into stuff that actually makes sense. Physclips Physclips- Provides physics animations, learning and reference tools for students and resources for teachers. The level is approximately that of introductory university or advance… CosmoLearning Physics CosmoLearning Physics- Educational website offering thousands of courses, books and video lectures by the world's top scholars. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT)- Peer-reviewed online teaching and learning materials for physics.