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Nuclear and Particle Physics
It should be fairly self-evident that this category is for educating about nuclear and particle physics, from a physics teacher's or student's point of view. Educational materials of all types are welcome, especially those which explain this somewhat opaque subject in a clear way.
Sites related to 'issues' surrounding nuclear energy should probably be put in 'Society/Issues.'
Sites related to 'issues' surrounding nuclear energy should probably be put in 'Society/Issues.'
Sites in Nuclear and Particle Physics
"God Particle" Possibly Discovered
A report on one of the potentially most important discoveries of the new millennium, along with a summary of the standard model of particle physics.
Meltdown at Three Mile Island, a Documentary
Companion site to the PBS show of the same name. Covers "How a Nuclear Reactor Works" and "What Happened," showing the series of events that took place on March 28, 1979. Useful for a quick lesson about Three Mile Island. Also has teacher's guide to the show and a link for ordering the video. Requires Java-enabled browser.
The Particle Adventure
An award-winning site from the Particle Data Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. "A tour of the inner workings of the atom."
Big Bang Science
Site seeks to explain the origins of matter and current high-energy research regarding the conditions of the early universe. The information presented here is published in booklet form by the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC).
Nuclear Power
Overviews the principles of nuclear fission and its use to generate power, why uranium can be fissioned, n/p ratio and delayed neutrons, moderators, also Chernobyl and 3-Mile Island.
Hampton University Particle Physics Education
Describes the work of the Hampton University Particle Physics group in the ATLAS project as well as provides material and links for particle physics and general physics education. It also provides information on and links to QuarkNet, an NSF-DOE sponsored initiative to improve physics education.
U.S. Fusion Energy Sciences Program
A very comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site related to fusion research. Provides a large number of links to institutions and organizations, and there is a special fusion education section too.
Fermilabyrinth
A collection of Web-based games and activities to develop an understanding of the operations and experiments that take place in the Fermilab accelerator and detector halls and the scientific ideas they explore. Has a special section for teachers.
OnScreen Particle Physics
A simulation for Mac and Windows 95/98/NT that allows even beginning students to experience what real particle physics experiments are like. Demo versions available for download.
Reflections on Matter
Atoms to quarks, quantum physics, the big bang, and newer theories about matter.
Atom Builder
A shockwave application that allows the user to add up and down quarks to a hydrogen nucleus to create a carbon nucleus.
Contemporary (Nuclear) Physics Education Project (CPEP)
A product of teachers, educators, and physicists located around the world. Charts, brochures, web features, and classroom activities present the current understanding of cosmic rays, radiation, particle physics, fission, fusion, and similar topics. Award-winning site.
Fusion Energy Education
Leads to several excellent resources which teach about fusion.
How Stuff Works: How Atom Smashers Work
Tutorial with 28 color illustrations and photographs looks at these amazing devices and how the results they obtain tell us about the fundamental structure of matter, the forces holding it together and the origins of the universe.
Bremsstrahlung
An overview of bremsstrahlung (or stopping radiation). From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience (IPPEX)
The site "allows students and teachers to participate remotely in scientific research at [America's] largest fusion energy laboratory." Requires Java-capable browser and Shockwave plug-in to be able to use the excellent educational modules. Also has an "ask the expert" forum for fusion-related questions.
Learning Science with Computer Assistance: Physics Topics
A set of simulations to illustrate the historical models of atomic structure and the behavior of light.
GCSE Physics: Radioactivity
Simple, concise introductory tutorials about radioactivity and atoms.
Cross Section
Introduction to cross section, an important concept in scattering.
Nuclear Science and Technology and How It Influences Your Life
Covers five major application fields: food irradiation, industry, medicine, space, and electricity.
The World of Nuclear Science
"The World of Nuclear Science", is an interactive educational site that teaches people about the concepts, applications, issues relating to and history of nuclear science.
General Atomics Fusion Group Educational Home Page
resources for teachers and students; links to a more technical GAT fusion site
Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration
Java applet of a basic nuclear power plant. Try to keep the reactor running safely under various failure scenarios.
ABC's of Nuclear Science
A comprehensive introduction to nuclear science-- antimatter, beta rays, cosmic radiation, radioactivity, the difference between fission and fusion, and the structure of the nucleus, for starters. Site also provides access to reference and teaching materials and experiments. From Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. Uses frames.
Fermilab Education
For students, educators, visitors.
NYTimes.com - More Sci- Than Fi, Physicists Create Antimatter
Physicists working in Europe have announced that they have created atoms made of antimatter, or antiatoms. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view.]
Life, the Universe and the Electron
An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of the electron--A collaboration between the Science Museum, London, and the Institute of Physics
Decays
Introductory information on particle decays produced by the Stanford Linear Accelerator.
Introduction to Particle Physics
Beginners guide to particle physics.
Leptons
Introductory information on leptons (electrons, muons, taus, and neutrinos).
What is the Higgs Boson?
From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
What is Antimatter?
From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
Tau Decay Physics
Summary of decay modes and their probabilities.
Nuclear War and You
The effects of a nuclear blast.
SLAC Visitor Center
Information provided by SLAC for informing the general public about particle physics.
History of the Nuclear Age
A chronological record of the nuclear age: links to people, documents and educational units. Explore political and ethical dilemmas of the Nuclear Age.
Cherenkov Radiation
From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe
A thorough discussion covering all aspects of antimatter.
Classical & Statistical Thermodynamics & Mechanics Educational Sites
A collection of resources gathered by the Thermodynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The Science of Particle Physics
Overview of elementary particle physics experiments and research at Fermilab.
Virtual Radioactivity Lab
Explore radioactive decay and half-life with radioactive sources, screens and a geiger detector.
ATLAS Educational Information
The ATLAS Experiment is to be carried out at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a particle accelerator facility of the CERN Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. Website is intended for people of all ages who are curious about fundamental particles and forces as well as about particle research.
Visual Quantum Mechanics
Instructional units that introduce quantum physics to high school and college students who do not have a background in modern physics or higher level math using interactive computer programs and digital multimedia in an activity based environment.
FAQ about Fusion Research
The FAQ (from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab) is not very extensive, but it has an impressive Glossary.
FusEdWeb
Fusion Energy Educational Web Site at LLNL
Fusion FAQ
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Fusion Research, from USENET.
Fusion FAQ Glossary
USENET FAQ glossary on fusion energy.
Fusion: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source:
An introduction to the principles of fusion geared towards high school students. Posters in various languages also available for download or ordering.
Perspective on Plasmas
Educational information on plasma applications including controlled fusion. |
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