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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Blackbody Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
How does the blackbody spectrum of the sun compare to visible light? Learn about the blackbody spectrum of the sun, a light bulb, an oven, and the earth. Adjust the temperature to see the wavelength and intensity of the spectrum change....
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Blackbody Radiation: Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
Simulation of the blackbody radiation curves of Planck demonstrating the effect of changing the frequency or the wavelength.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Lasers

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a laser by pumping the chamber with a photon beam. Manage the energy states of the laser's atoms to control its output.
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PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bohr's Model of Hydrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource investigates how Bohr's model of hydrogen explains atomic emission spectra.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Bose Einstein Condensation in Alkali Gas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 14-page document contains advanced information about Bose-Einstein condensation, providing historical background for the topic and explaining how BEC was demonstrated in 1995 by research laboratories. Requires ."pdf," software to...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for an interactive tour of the atom and all aspects of particle physics. View the animations available with almost every description on this site. A great place for the fundamentals of particles and forces including a...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Absolute Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers several paragraphs of detailed information on absolute zero, the lowest temperature that can be obtained in any macroscopic system.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Atomic Colors

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the Bohr model of atoms by studying the absorption and emission of light from simple gases in the context of starlight using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are...
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Other

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Some references to web links regarding Werner Heisenberg, the uncertainty principle and quantum mechanics.
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Other

National Physical Laboratory: The History of Length Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides historic information on length measurement in the United Kingdom. Click on the topics on the left toolbar of the article to find out more information.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Physics Central

American Physical Society: Physics Central: Discover Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to nine major physics topics and dig deeper into the content. Find out about the work of scientists in each field and see example physical science experiments.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Rutherford Scattering

For Students 9th - 10th
How did Rutherford figure out the structure of the atom without being able to see it? Simulate the famous experiment in which he disproved the Plum Pudding model of the atom by observing alpha particles bouncing off atoms and determining...
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PBS

Pbs: Watch the Elegant Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
This 3 hour minseries on String Theory is divided up into 24 sections. Each is accompanied by a brief explanation and only lasts about 7 minutes. This series is perfect for any one looking to get a better grasp on this thrilling concept.
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PBS

Science Odyssey: Heisenberg States Uncertainty Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, that it is impossible to know both the momentum and position of an electron, along with describing the impact that it made upon the scientific community upon its introduction in 1927.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure: Quarks

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the six different types of quarks: the up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom quarks.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Carl Edwin Wieman

For Students 9th - 10th
Carl Edwin Wieman is one of three physicists credited with the discovery of a fifth phase of matter, for which he was awarded a share of the prestigious Nobel Prize in 2001. The recognition capped a distinguished career that began deep...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Bose Einstein Basics

For Students 5th - 8th
Understand condensation in the Bose-Einstein theory in this brief outline.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Max Born

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and discoveries of Max Born in this article.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Carl E. Wieman Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel e-Museum contains an informative autobiography of Carl E. Wieman, with a particular emphasis on his scientific achievements.
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Other

Cern Courier: International Journal of High Energy Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
A monthly online publication featuring the latest news and current topics surrounding high energy physics.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Biography of Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist: Bose Einstein Condensation in Dilute Atomic Vapor

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief introduction to Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) and how it was demonstrated at a laboratory at the NIST.

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