Science Struck
Science Struck: Biography of Albert Einstein
The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Nist: Bose Einstein Condensation in Dilute Atomic Vapor
Gives a brief introduction to Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) and how it was demonstrated at a laboratory at the NIST.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Carl E. Wieman
This page lists personal research interests, achievements, and publications of Carl E. Wieman.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Atomic Orbital Energies
This simulation explores the trends observed in orbital energies for the main group elements of atomic orbital energies.
Curated OER
Hyper Physics: Electron Spin
An excellent overview of electron spin, what it means in non-mathematical terms and quantum mechanical terms.
Curated OER
Hyper Physics: Electron Spin
An excellent overview of electron spin, what it means in non-mathematical terms and quantum mechanical terms.
Curated OER
Hyper Physics: Electron Spin
An excellent overview of electron spin, what it means in non-mathematical terms and quantum mechanical terms.
Curated OER
Hyper Physics: Electron Spin
An excellent overview of electron spin, what it means in non-mathematical terms and quantum mechanical terms.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Wolfgang Pauli Biographical
The Nobel E Museum provides biographical information on Wolfgang Pauli, Austrian physicist and discoverer of the exclusion principle.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Absorption of Radiant Energy by Different Colors
In this science fair project, use an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of differently colored paper exposed to sunlight, and calculate energy emission using the Stefan-Boltzmann equation. Find discussion questions, a list...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Astrophysics
A collection of audio lectures from an introduction to astrophysics course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course discusses the solar system, stars, quantum mechanics, gravitation, and cosmology focusing on how...
Boston University
Modern Physics: Photoelectric Effect Demonstration
A graphical and verbal description of a demonstration which illustrates the phtoelectric effect. Directions, safety precautions, and explanations are provided. Ideally suited as an idea-generator for a student project or lab investigation.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Universe Timeline
This diagram shows a universe timeline as suggested by many scientists and theoretical physics experts. This popular timeline of the universe has different stages which include: quantum fluctuations, inflation, dark ages, first stars,...
Other
Tal Cohen's Bookshelf: The Emperor's New Mind
This site from the Tal Cohen's Bookshelf provides a detailed review of the book, The Emperor's New Mind. An interesting look at the machines of our world and how they may take on more human tasks.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon Blue Book: Carl E. Wieman
Contains a brief biography of nobel prize winner Carl E. Wieman.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Erwin Schrodinger
This site gives brief biographical information about Austrian physicist, Erwin Schrodinger.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Electron Arrangement in Atoms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The focus in this learning module will be on the complexity of electron arrangement in atoms.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Biographical
The Nobel Foundation provides this site of Albert Einstein. Includes biographical information about the scientist and other interesting sidebars, such as a video of George Bernard Shaw paying tribute to Einstein.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Max Planck Biographical
A biography of Max Planck, covering his research interests and contributions to science, as well as more personal information about his family and life.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Stephen Hawking
Use this resource to learn about Stephen Hawking's famous contributions to the world of science and science theory despite his crippling battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.
Other
Astronomy and Astrophysics
This site is about Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has plenty of information and links to related topics.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Astronomy and Astrophysics
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
Friesian School
Proceedings of the Friesian School/the Quantacized Atom
A very lengthy page from friesian.com discussing Bohr's theory of electronic energy levels and the explanation of commonly observed atomic emission line spectra. The concept of a photon and Einstein's observation of the photoelectric...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Richard Feynman Biographical
This site from The Nobel Foundation is a short biography of Dr. Richard Feynman (1918-1988 CE).