7115 Science and Technology 7118 Physics 7117 Astrophysics 7409 Atomic and Nuclear Physics 7410 Electricity and Magnetism 7411 Heat and Thermodynamics 7412 Light; Waves; and Optics 7413 Mechanics 7414 Modern Physics 7415 Physicists res:ipl-5118 Michael Clive Price "This FAQ shows how quantum paradoxes are resolved by the 'many-worlds' interpretation or metatheory of quantum mechanics." http://www.anthropic-principle.com/preprints/manyworlds.html English Quantum Mechanics Many Worlds FAQ Many Worlds FAQ 2009-12-09T20:06:59.952Z Many Worlds FAQ 2009-12-09T20:06:59.952Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-12469 Barry N. Taylor and Peter J. Mohr A physics reference maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Includes a guide to physical constants, a searchable bibliography on physical constants, a guide to the International (SI) System of Measurements, and a guide to expressing uncertainty in scientific results. http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/index.html English Physical constants Measurement Units International System of Units SI Uncertainty The NIST Reference on Constants, Units, and Uncertainty 2009-12-09T19:51:03.963Z The NIST Reference on Constants, Units, and Uncertainty 2009-12-09T19:51:03.963Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71746 University of Winnipeg Physics Department An outline of the Physics 1501 - Modern Technology course taught at the University of Winnipeg. Covers all physics topics and outlines the general study of physics concepts. http://theory.uwinnipeg.ca/mod_tech/tech.html English University of Winnipeg Physics 1501 - Modern Technology 2009-12-09T20:10:59.780Z Physics 1501 - Modern Technology 2009-12-09T20:10:59.780Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71956 American Physical Society "The American Physical Society represents some 42,000 physicists, and most of our work centers on scientific meetings and publications-the primary ways that physicists communicate with each other. With Physics Central, we communicate the excitement and importance of physics to everyone. We invite you to visit our site every week to find out how phy ... http://www.physicscentral.org/ English Physics Central 2009-12-09T20:11:06.395Z Physics Central 2009-12-09T20:11:06.395Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5120 Scott I. Chase FAQ from the USENET group <a href="news:sci.physics">sci.physics</a>, dealing with mechanics, electromagnetism, general and special relativity, quantum mechnics, optics, and cosmology, among other things. http://faqs.cs.uu.nl/na-bng/sci.physics.html English General Mechnics Relativity Electromagnetism Quantum Mechnics Cosmology Optics FAQ Physics FAQ 2009-12-09T20:07:00.395Z Physics FAQ 2009-12-09T20:07:00.395Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-54030 Daniel Kirchman This comprehensive website includes over 140 pages and 21,000 links to physics resources in the following categories: relativity, black holes, quantum theory, cosmology, thermodynamics, journals, study guides, periodic tables, Einstein, and others. http://www.tardyon.de/links/ English Spectrum of Physics 2009-12-09T20:07:28.201Z Spectrum of Physics 2009-12-09T20:07:28.201Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5942 The Internet Pilot To Physics Automated, searchable directory of conference, workshops and other educational opportunities for physicists. It is also the official conference upload facility for the European Physical Society. http://physicsworld.com/cws/events English Conferences Workshops Education TIPTOP: Physics Conferences, Workshops and Summer Schools 2009-12-09T20:08:30.919Z TIPTOP: Physics Conferences, Workshops and Summer Schools 2009-12-09T20:08:30.919Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5664 Values for physical constants, including confidence intervals. http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants/Table/allascii.txt English Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Constants Table of Fundamental Physical Constants 2009-12-09T20:08:24.543Z Table of Fundamental Physical Constants 2009-12-09T20:08:24.543Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-7977 Physics Department, University of California, Berkeley A University of California Physics Department at Berkeley site "for preparing and performing undergraduate lecture demonstrations." Subjects covered include: "Mechanics, Waves, The Properties of Heat and Matter, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern and Contemporary Physics and Astronomy and Perception" http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/physics/ res:ipl-7977 English Experiments experiment Acceleration Angular Momentum Conservation of Energy Frames of Reference Friction Forces Gravitation Linear Inertia Mechanical Advantage Linear Momentum Motion in One Dimension Physical Measurements Projectiles Rotational Dynamics Rotational Inertia Statics and Mechanical Equilibrium Torque Vectors Coupled Harmonic Oscillators Doppler Shift Forced Oscillations/Resonance Chaotic Oscillations Interference Music and the Ear Simple Harmonic Motion Sound Spectrum/Sources Speed of Sound Standing Waves/Resonance Superposition : Fourier Principles/Complex Waves Travelling Waves Vibrational Modes Calorimetry Carnot Cycle Conduction Convection Engines and Pumps Fluid Dynamics Fluid Statics Heat Capacity Heat and Work Heat of Fusion Irreversibility and Fluctuations Kinetic Theory and Gas Models Liquification of a Gas Mechanical Properties of Materials Molecular Models and Crystal Structure Radiation Surface Tension and Capillary Action Temperature and Expansion Thermometry Triple Point Weather and the Atmosphere Capacitance Electromagnetic Oscillations Electrolysis Electrostatics Faraday's Law Inductance LCR Phase Relationships Magnetic Fields Magnetic Properties Meters Motors Oscilloscopes Resistance Solid State and Semiconductors Thermionic Emission Thermoelectricity Transformers Voltaic Cells Perception Diffraction Gratings and Spectra Holography Interference Lenses Metallic Color Mirrors Polarization and Birefringence Prisms Propagation of Light Refraction and Reflection Spectral Energy Accelerators Atomic Structure Cathode and Canal Rays Cloud Chambers Electron Diffraction Elementary Particles Fission and Fusion Franck-Hertz Experiment Fuel Cells Laser Photoelectric Effect Photons Quantum Mechanical Barrier Penetration Radioactivity Range of Alpha Particles Scattering Special Relativity Superconductivity X-Rays Astronomy Slides Astronomy Models Optical Illusions Perception U.C. Berkeley Physics Lecture Demonstrations 2010-06-02T18:19:42.423Z U.C. Berkeley Physics Lecture Demonstrations 2010-06-02T18:19:42.423Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10426 Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics "'The Discovery of the Electron' was produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of J.J. Thomson's groundbreaking experiments." This site includes sections such as "J.J. Thomson," "Mysterious Rays," and "1897 Experiments." It includes explanations, pictures, and links to related sites. http://www.aip.org/history/electron/ English American Institute of Physics J.J. Thompson atom atoms cathode rays electron electrons The Discovery of the Electron 2009-12-09T19:50:07.417Z The Discovery of the Electron 2009-12-09T19:50:07.417Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71075 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory "The Particle Data Group of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory presents an award-winning interactive tour of quarks, neutrinos, antimatter, extra dimensions, dark matter, accelerators, and particle detectors." Also features numerous links and interactive resources on nuclear physics. http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/ English Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory particles The Particle Adventure: The Fundamentals of Matter and Force 2009-12-09T20:10:39.242Z The Particle Adventure: The Fundamentals of Matter and Force 2009-12-09T20:10:39.242Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5114 Robert F. Heeter "A comprehensive, relatively nontechnical set of answers to many of the frequently asked questions about fusion science, fusion energy, and fusion research. Additionally, there is a Glossary of Frequently Used Terms In Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Research, which explains much of the jargon of the field." http://www.faqs.org/faqs/fusion-faq/ English Nuclear Fusion FAQ Glossary Conventional Fusion FAQ 2009-12-09T20:06:57.927Z Conventional Fusion FAQ 2009-12-09T20:06:57.927Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10427 Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics Selected images from "a collection of some 25,000 historical photographs, slides, lithographs, engravings, and other visual materials." Includes images of physicists and astronomers, mainly from America and Europe in the twentieth century, along with stories and quotes. http://photos.aip.org/ English Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics photos photographs physicists astronomers pictures Emilio Segre Visual Archives 2009-12-09T19:50:07.504Z Emilio Segre Visual Archives 2009-12-09T19:50:07.504Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71093 Benson, Tom A summary, discussion, and activities related to Newton's three Laws of Motion. Hosted by NASA, with many links to other projects and discussions. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton.html English NASA newton Newton's Laws of Motion 2009-12-09T20:10:39.838Z Newton's Laws of Motion 2009-12-09T20:10:39.838Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71098 Erzberger, Andria A collection of links to demonstrations and lessons to aid in understanding of the mechanics of forces and motion. Many other interesting physics links as well. Hosted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. http://pdgusers.lbl.gov/~aerzber/aps_motion.html English Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory vectors projectiles SHM momentum energy relativity Motion and Forces 2009-12-09T20:10:39.988Z Motion and Forces 2009-12-09T20:10:39.988Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5810 Coster, David Large collection of equations and constants, mostly relating to plasma physics but information from other branches of science and engineering are included. http://www.rzg.mpg.de/~dpc/nrl/ English Plasma Formulae Constants NRL Plasma Formulary Index 2009-12-09T20:08:27.362Z NRL Plasma Formulary Index 2009-12-09T20:08:27.362Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71741 Henderson, Tom The Physics Classroom includes a comprehensive and extensive online physics tutorial written for high school physics students. http://gbhsweb.glenbrook225.org/ res:ipl-71741 English Glenbrook South High School The Physics Classroom (Glenbrook South High School) 2010-08-16T16:12:55.748Z The Physics Classroom (Glenbrook South High School) 2010-08-16T16:12:55.748Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71962 Weisstein, Eric W. An electronic encyclopedia of physics topics, including all the major topics in modern physics with references for further reading. Topics are searchable, or users can browse links. http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/ English Encyclopedia of Physics Dictionary of Physics Physics Encyclopedia Physics Dictionary Astrophysics Electromagnetism Experimental Physics Fluid Mechanics Mechanics Modern Physics Optics States of Matter Thermodynamics Units and Dimensional Analysis Wave Motion Eric Weisstein's World of Physics 2009-12-09T20:11:06.645Z Eric Weisstein's World of Physics 2009-12-09T20:11:06.645Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics Science and Technology--Physics--Heat and Thermodynamics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10424 Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics "This exhibit is based on the book by David Cassidy, Uncertainty: The Life and Science of Werner Heisenberg." It covers topics such as, Heisenberg's Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Uncertainty principle," Political Life, and Personal Life and Career. It includes pictures and audio clips of Heisenberg speaking about the Uncertainty Principle. http://www.aip.org/history/heisenberg/ German English American Institute of Physics quantum mechanics nuclear Heisenberg / Uncertainty Principle - Werner Heisenberg and the Uncertainty Principle 2009-12-09T19:50:07.245Z Heisenberg / Uncertainty Principle - Werner Heisenberg and the Uncertainty Principle 2009-12-09T19:50:07.245Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biographies--Scientists & Inventors Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71083 A student-designed guide to understanding basic principles of electricity and circuits. Includes a few interactive activities and a glossary of terms. http://www.jets.org/electronicsworkbench/START.html English Electronics Workbench electric circuit current currents Understanding Electricity 2009-12-09T20:10:39.604Z Understanding Electricity 2009-12-09T20:10:39.604Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71078 Biggus, Jeff A brief history of the study of electromagnetism from antiquity to 1907. Some links and sources provided for further reading. http://history.hyperjeff.net/electromagnetism.html English electricity magnetism electromagnetic magnet magnets electric Sketches of the History of Electromagnetics 2009-12-09T20:10:39.402Z Sketches of the History of Electromagnetics 2009-12-09T20:10:39.402Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71088 Uth, Robert New Voyage Publishing A review of principles of electricity and magnetism in the context of PBS' Nikola Tesla site. http://www.pbs.org/tesla/ins/ins_elec.html English PBS Tesla: Inside the Lab - Understanding Electricity 2009-12-09T20:10:39.687Z Tesla: Inside the Lab - Understanding Electricity 2009-12-09T20:10:39.687Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71967 Erzberger, Andria A collection of links to demonstrations and lessons to aid in understanding of heat, thermodynamics, engines, and energy. Many other interesting physics links as well. Hosted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. http://pdgusers.lbl.gov/~aerzber/aps_thermo.html English carnot Thermodynamics 2009-12-09T20:11:06.797Z Thermodynamics 2009-12-09T20:11:06.797Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Heat and Thermodynamics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71970 1Up Science An enormous collection of sites about thermodynamics. Part of 1Up Science. http://www.1upscience.com/links/chemical-engineering-heat-transfer-and-thermodynamics.html English Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Links 2009-12-09T20:11:06.974Z Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Links 2009-12-09T20:11:06.974Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Heat and Thermodynamics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71067 Nave, Rod Hyperphysics presents the interrelationships between various fields of physics with explanations of key concepts. The site has been designed to be highly interactive, providing numerous visual and textual hyperlinks. Links to helpful tools are provided. Developed at Georgia State University. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hph.html English Georgia State University Hyperphysics 2009-12-09T20:10:39.050Z Hyperphysics 2009-12-09T20:10:39.050Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics Science and Technology--Physics--Heat and Thermodynamics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71972 New Voyage Publishing Biography of Nikola Tesla, including his life and contributions to the study of electricity and radio, among other fields of physics. http://www.pbs.org/tesla/index.html English PBS physicists Tesla: Master of Lightning 2009-12-09T20:11:07.050Z Tesla: Master of Lightning 2009-12-09T20:11:07.050Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Electricity and Magnetism Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5796 Information about Einstein's General and Special theories of relativity and how they relate to space-time. Includes an extensive <a href="http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/glossary.html">glossary</a>. http://archive.ncsa.illinois.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/NumRelHome.html res:ipl-5796 English University of Illinois Astrophysics Relativity Einstein Spacetime Wrinkles 2010-08-16T16:12:43.979Z Spacetime Wrinkles 2010-08-16T16:12:43.979Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Modern Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10425 Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics This site is devoted to the "father of the Soviet hydrogen bomb", the "Soviet physicist who became ... a spokesman for the conscience of mankind." "This exhibit tells about Sakharov??s extraordinary life," including information about his history, his work in nuclear physics, his views on democracy and human rights, and links to other sites. The si ... http://www.aip.org/history/sakharov/ English American Institute of Physics biography Andrei Sakharov: Soviet Physics, Nuclear Weapons and Human Rights 2009-12-09T19:50:07.331Z Andrei Sakharov: Soviet Physics, Nuclear Weapons and Human Rights 2009-12-09T19:50:07.331Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists Social Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rights info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-76334 Schnick, Jeffrey A free online textbook covering the types of physics that most engineering students take as an introductory class. The author has a PhD is part of the physics department of the Saint Anselm College. Requires Adobe Reader to read PDF file. http://www.anselm.edu/internet/physics/cbphysics/index.html English science college test engineer Calculus-Based-Physics 2009-12-09T20:12:57.187Z Calculus-Based-Physics 2009-12-09T20:12:57.187Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Engineering Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71966 Erzberger, Andria A collection of links to demonstrations and lessons to aid in understanding of optics, waves, and sound. Many other interesting physics links as well. Hosted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. http://vista.lbl.gov/~aerzber/aps_waves.html English prisms mirrors color diffraction interference Optics, Waves, and Sound 2009-12-09T20:11:06.721Z Optics, Waves, and Sound 2009-12-09T20:11:06.721Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-76696 Bach, Michael You can???t believe everything you see in this gallery of optical illusions caused by motion, time, color, luminance, contrast, geometry, spacing, and gestalt effects. Brief explanations written by the webmaster, a physics professor, and citations for further reading accompany each image. http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/index.html English optic illusion visuals Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomenon 2009-12-09T20:13:03.906Z Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomenon 2009-12-09T20:13:03.906Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-5116 Erik Max Francis An impressive glossary of physics-related terms and concepts. http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/ English Glossary Laws Rules Principles Effects Paradoxes Limits Constants Experiments Thought-Experiments The Laws List 2009-12-09T20:06:58.485Z The Laws List 2009-12-09T20:06:58.485Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-11533 This site has "a mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied fields including astronomy, geophysics, optics, and the like." Features include a newsletter, information on physics-related publications, syllabi on the history of physics, as well as exhibits on Einstein, the discovery of the electron, and more. http://www.aip.org/history/ English Center for History of Physics (American Institute of Physics) 2009-12-09T19:50:40.980Z Center for History of Physics (American Institute of Physics) 2009-12-09T19:50:40.980Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--History--History by Topic--History of Science & Technology Science & Technology--Physics Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-25026 Bloomfield, Louis A. Resource for "explaining the physics of everyday life." Users are encouraged to have their questions answered by Physics Professor Lou Bloomfield of the University of Virginia. Archive of previously asked questions available. http://www.howeverythingworks.org/ res:ipl-25026 English University of Virginia Physics Science Education How Everything Works 2010-04-05T16:48:47.880Z How Everything Works 2010-04-05T16:48:47.880Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics School and Homework Help--Homework Help--Subject Area Help--Science--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-7505 Learn about the science behind sports, including ice hockey, baseball, cycling, surfing, and rock climbing. Read answers to frequently asked questions about the science of sports. http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/staff_picks/sports_science/ res:ipl-7505 English The Exploratorium physics how things work museum museums exhibit exhibits Exploratorium: Sport Science 2010-08-16T16:13:02.594Z Exploratorium: Sport Science 2010-08-16T16:13:02.594Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics Entertainment & Leisure--Sports School and Homework Help--Homework Help--Subject Area Help--Science--Physics Sports, Entertainment, and Arts--Sports info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13556 Georg Mischler "This glossary combines terms that are used in architectural lighting design and lighting simulation. The interdisciplinary nature of the work of the lighting designer is reflected in terms originating in architecture, radiometry, photometry, colorimetry, metereology, physiology, psychology, mathematics, geometry and computer graphics." http://www.schorsch.com/kbase/glossary/ English Engineering Lighting Design Glossary 2009-12-09T19:51:33.064Z Lighting Design Glossary 2009-12-09T19:51:33.064Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-11660 Impact RM A glossary of terms related to compressed air and its uses. http://www.impactrm.com/glossary/ English Mechanical Compression Machinery Pneumatic Gases Compressors Compressed Air Glossary of Terms 2009-12-09T19:50:44.661Z Compressed Air Glossary of Terms 2009-12-09T19:50:44.661Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Engineering Science & Technology--Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10812 Annenberg/CPB Project This exhibit describes the physics behind different amusement park rides in basic terms. It discusses roller coasters, carousels, bumper cars, free fall rides, and pendulum rides. Activities demostrating the concepts are included, such as designing your own roller coaster. It also includes extra sections about ride safety and motion sickness. A ... http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ English Theme Parks Roller Coasters Rides Amusement Park Physics: What are the Forces Behind the Fun? 2009-12-09T19:50:20.030Z Amusement Park Physics: What are the Forces Behind the Fun? 2009-12-09T19:50:20.030Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Mechanics Entertainment & Leisure--Outdoor Recreation--Amusement Parks info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-7458 Louis A. Bloomfield "Think of this site as a radio call-in program that's being held on the WWW instead of the radio. If you ask how something works, using the button below, I'll try to provide an explanation. You'll find a more comprehensive discussion of many common objects in my book: <cite>How Things Work: the Physics of Everyday Life</cite>." The main page lists ... http://www.howeverythingworks.org/ English How Things Work 2009-12-09T20:12:13.029Z How Things Work 2009-12-09T20:12:13.029Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Engineering Science & Technology--Physics Science & Technology--Electronics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-74294 Paschotta, Ruediger This is a freely accessible encyclopedia, explaining in-depth the terms and principles of topics such as laser physics, nonlinear optics, and fiber technology. The articles are arranged alphabetically by topic, and includes reference citations for further research. http://www.rp-photonics.com/encyclopedia.html English RP Photonics Consulting GmbH Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology 2009-12-09T20:12:05.604Z Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology 2009-12-09T20:12:05.604Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Encyclopedias Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-49563 National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology "SDBS is an integrated spectral database system for organic compounds, which includes 6 different types of spectra under a directory database of the compounds. The spectra are EI mass, 1-H decoupled 13-C NMR, 1-H NMR pattern (90 and/or 400 MHz), 1-H NMR parameter (300 MHz pattern generated), FT-IR, laser-Raman, and ESR." http://www.aist.go.jp/RIODB/SDBS/menu-e.html English Japanese spectrum proton carbon fourier transform infrared Integrated Spectral Data Base System for Organic Compounds 2009-12-09T20:05:59.400Z Integrated Spectral Data Base System for Organic Compounds 2009-12-09T20:05:59.400Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) Science & Technology--Physics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71749 CERN Illustrates the concept of logarithmic scales by presenting a series of images, each encompassing ten times the range of the previous image. Provides a vivid understanding of the scale of size of objects in physics and astronomy. http://microcosm.web.cern.ch/microcosm/P10/english/welcome.html English metric Powers of Ten 2009-12-09T20:10:59.856Z Powers of Ten 2009-12-09T20:10:59.856Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics Science & Technology--Mathematics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71754 Eames Office The Powers of Ten Exhibition, from the Eames Office. Explore scales and sizes of the physical world and the universe. Provides numerous pictures, demonstrations, and links. http://www.powersof10.com/ English Powers of Ten (Eames Office) 2009-12-09T20:11:00.017Z Powers of Ten (Eames Office) 2009-12-09T20:11:00.017Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Physics Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics Science & Technology--Mathematics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-7706 Eric Brasseur A basic description and explanation with examples on the physics of transmitting information over long distances using a transmitter and receiver. http://www.4p8.com/eric.brasseur/receiv.html English Electronics communications physics sound light wave optics How Does a Long Distance Receiver Work? 2009-12-09T20:13:14.235Z How Does a Long Distance Receiver Work? 2009-12-09T20:13:14.235Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Communications Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-8321 Educational Broadcasting Corporation This Web site, based on the PBS television series, presents the concepts behind astronomy, relativity, and quantum mechanics in laymen's terms. Topics covered include Antimatter, the Big Bang, Black Holes, Cosmic Rays, Dark Matter, Imaginary Time, Quarks, Quasars, Radioactivity, Schrodinger's Cat, Singularitiers, Superstrings, and Wormholes. Site a ... http://www.pbs.org/wnet/hawking/html/home.html English Public Broadcasting Service Cosmology time travel stars Stephen Hawking's Universe 2009-12-09T20:15:11.918Z Stephen Hawking's Universe 2009-12-09T20:15:11.918Z fedoraAdmin Active Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-74906 Lambert, Frank L. A professor emeritus of chemistry put up this site to help teach college students "a modern view of entropy change." Aside from featuring many of the professor's own articles on the subject, the site features supplementary materials and news that can help educators teach this topic. http://entropysite.oxy.edu/ res:ipl-74906 English thermodynamics molecular chemical Entropy Sites - A Guide 2010-08-16T16:13:02.131Z Entropy Sites - A Guide 2010-08-16T16:13:02.131Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) Science and Technology--Physics--Heat and Thermodynamics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10045 PBS/WGBH Contains information about the meltdown at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, including a timeline and facts on key people and events, plus a teacher's guide. Also outlines the episode of the PBS series "The American Experience" relating to the Three Mile Island accident. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/ English Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Nuclear Energy The American Experience: Meltdown at Three Mile Island 2009-12-09T19:49:55.821Z The American Experience: Meltdown at Three Mile Island 2009-12-09T19:49:55.821Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Energy Science and Technology--Physics--Atomic and Nuclear Physics Arts & Humanities--History--North American History--United States History by Region--Middle Atlantic States (Northeast) info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-48603 Why is the sky blue? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site. http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/skyFARQ.html Internet Public Library light visible light frequency frequencies white light reflection refraction diffraction scattering atmosphere sunlight wavelength wavelengths IPL FAQ: Why is the sky blue? 2009-12-09T20:05:41.557Z IPL FAQ: Why is the sky blue? 2009-12-09T20:05:41.557Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Trivia Science & Technology--Astronomy Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics Reference--Trivia Science & Technology--Astronomy Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-53708 Eck, Joe Introduces beginners and non-technical people to information about superconductors. Includes history of superconductors and recent developments in the field. 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A listing of the Nobel Prize in Physics winners from 1901 to the present. Gives name(s) of the winners, their nationality, and words from the commendation for the award. Many have links to biographical sketches, photos, bibliographic citations, and text of speeches. http://www.slac.stanford.edu/library/nobel/ English Nobel Prize Nobel Laureates in Physics 2009-12-09T20:08:26.012Z Nobel Laureates in Physics 2009-12-09T20:08:26.012Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biographies--Scientists & Inventors Arts & Humanities--History--History by Topic--History of Science & Technology Science and Technology--Physics--Physicists info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-82714 Bradley, Larry Provides a basic introduction to the study of chaos in mathematics and physics. Discusses nonlinear equations, strange attractors, logistic equations, and fractals. 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Collection of links to microscopy resources for students, educators, academics and professional scientists. Organized into sections on types of microscopy, history, techniques, digital imaging, and a list of free publications of interest to microscopists. http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/micro/ English Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center microscope microscopes cellular imaging health sciences pharmacology microanalysis Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW 2009-12-09T20:10:37.258Z Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW 2009-12-09T20:10:37.258Z fedoraAdmin Active Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Microbiology Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Cell Biology info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-83416 Freebookcentre.net contains links to thousands of free online technical books. 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