TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Particles and Waves: The Central Mystery of Quantum Mechanics
One of the most amazing facts in physics is that everything in the universe, from light to electrons to atoms, behaves like both a particle and a wave at the same time. But how did physicists arrive at this mind-boggling conclusion? Chad...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Making Sense of a Visible Quantum Object
Physicists are used to the idea that subatomic particles behave according to the bizarre rules of quantum mechanics, completely different to human-scale objects. In a breakthrough experiment, Aaron O'Connell has blurred that distinction...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Modern Physics: Quantum Mechanics
A collection of video lectures from a modern physics course that focuses on quantum mechanics. The course is taught at Stanford University. The course includes ten lectures that vary in length.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Absolute Zero
Wikipedia offers several paragraphs of detailed information on absolute zero, the lowest temperature that can be obtained in any macroscopic system.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Primer on Quantum Theory of the Atom
Covering a range of topics related to the quantum theory of the atom, this site provides a three-part dissection of atomic theory including information on particles, waves, light, electrons, and atoms.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Quantum Numbers, Hydrogen Atom
This tutorial contains links to explanations of the four different quantum numbers (principal, orbital, magnetic, and spin). Equations for each are provided.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: Quantum Numbers and Orbitals
Explanation of advanced atomic theory using The Schrodinger equation.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Orbital Shells
This site from the Purdue University provides an overview of atomic orbitals and how quantum numbers specify these orbitals. Includes a model that can be rotated and examined in 3D. Includes learning exercises and answers.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bohr's Model
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses Niels Bohr and his work with the atom. This part of the discussion, focusing on the model itself, brings up...
Other
30 Days of "Quantum Poetry" Celebrating the Glory of Science
This is a book review of a poetry collection called 30 Days, by British biologist and poet, Joanna Tilsley. The review contains images of seven pages of poetry from the book. Each page is visually appealing in addition to its poetic...
Other
Erik's Chemistry Page: Electronic Structure of Atoms
A description of quantum theory, the Bohr model of the atom, the quantum mechanical atom, the Scrodinger equation, and quantum numbers.
University of Maryland
Um: Quantum Mechanics of One and Two Electron Atoms
An explanation of Hund's rule and how to apply it to quantum mechanics. A mathematical-based explanation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Electron Spin
An excellent overview of electron spin, what it means in non-mathematical terms and quantum mechanical terms.
Other
University of Texas: Tabled Discussion
At this University of Texas site, atomic orbital occupancy, quantum numbers, the Aufbau Principle, and periodic trends are described in detail.
Other
Aip: Einstein Image and Impact
A major exhibition that presents nine sections of in-depth information on aspects of Einstein's life.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Many Universes Are There?
Video describes how recently scientists have postulated the existence of more than one universe. [4:43] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
PBS
Pbs: People & Discoveries: Ernest Rutherford
A lovely biographical piece about Ernest Rutherford. A number of personal notes, along with extensive information about the physics work he did. Nice quote at the end.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom
Explains the basics of atomic structure, from simple definitions to information about quantum theory. Accurate and helpful basics whether or not you need the more advanced information.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Elements as Atoms: Spin
A basic explanation of spin and how it relates to electrons and quantum numbers.
Other
Chemtopics: Atomic Orbitals & Electron Configurations [Pdf]
Solutions to the Schrodinger wave equation give four types of atomic orbitals. Explanation of how quantum numbers specify these orbitals.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Circular Well Model
This downloadable java simulation models the 2D energy eigenstates of a particle trapped in a very deep two-dimensional circular well.
Other
Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics
The FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF) is one of the five national research institutes of the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). The research at AMOLF is focused on selected areas of atomic,...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Pauli Exclusion Principle
An explanation of the Pauli Exclusion Principle in mathematical terms.
Stanford University
Stanford Univ/gravity Probe B/relativity Q&a
Click "Relativity Q & A". Over 200 questions and answers dealing with relativity (special and general), answered by NASA scientist Dr. Sten Odenwald. Answers are generally one paragraph, very clear and coherent.
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