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Physics (from the Greek, φύσις (phúsis), "nature" and φυσικός (phusikós), "natural"), the most fundamental physical science, is concerned with the basic principles of the Universe. Consequently, physics deals empirically with the dynamics of matter in the cosmos.
Introduction
Discoveries in physics find applications throughout the other natural sciences as they regard the fundamental constituents of the natural world. Some of the phenomena studied in physics, such as the phenomenon of conservation of energy, are common to all material systems. These are often referred to as laws of physics. Others, such as superconductivity, stem from these laws, but are not laws themselves because they only appear in some systems. Physics is often said to be the "fundamental science" (chemistry is sometimes included), because each of the other weaker sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, material science, engineering, medicine etc.) deals with particular types of material systems that obey the laws of physics. For example, chemistry is the science of matter (such as atoms and molecules) and the chemical substances that they form in the bulk. The structure, reactivity, and properties of a chemical compound are determined by the properties of the underlying molecules, which can be described by areas of physics such as quantum mechanics (called in this case quantum chemistry), thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.
Physics is closely related to mathematics, which provides the logical framework in which physical laws can be precisely formulated and their predictions quantified. Physical definitions, models and theories are invariably expressed using mathematical relations. A key difference between physics and mathematics is that because physics is ultimately concerned with descriptions of the material world, it tests its theories by observations (called experiments), whereas mathematics is concerned with abstract logical patterns not limited by those observed in the real world (because the real world is limited in the number of dimensions and in many other ways it does not have to correspond to richer mathematical structures). The distinction, however, is not always clear-cut. There is a large area of research intermediate between physics and mathematics, known as mathematical physics.
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The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://bit.ly/FgH0i
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The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://bit.ly/FgH0i
The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://bit.ly/7jRY6
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The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://bit.ly/7jRY6
The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://tinyurl.com/yecaf97
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The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://tinyurl.com/yecaf97
The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://tinyurl.com/ya27538
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The Neutron: A Tool and Object in Nuclear and Particle Physics - by Hans Borner et al. - World Scientific. http://tinyurl.com/ya27538
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Mechanics Educational Sites - A collection of resources gathered by the Thermodynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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.
Meta Description: [ Jupiter Scientific's News Report on the Possible Discovery of the Higgs Particle ]
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.
Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe - A thorough discussion covering all aspects of antimatter.
Meta Description: [ From CERN, everything you wanted to know about Antimatter, from History to Everyday use.
Follow our Live Webcast in May 2000 ]
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.
Meta Description: [ The official outreach page for the ATLAS Experiment at CERN ]
Atom Builder - A shockwave application that allows the user to add up and down quarks to a hydrogen nucleus to create a carbon nucleus.
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).
Bremsstrahlung - An overview of bremsstrahlung (or stopping radiation). From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
Meta Description: [ Bremsstrahlung ]
Cherenkov Radiation - From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
Meta Description: [ Cherenkov Radiation ]
CHESS X-ray Visions - Celebration of 100 years since the discovery of X-rays. Elaborates on uses of x-rays and details the research conducted with the CHESS synchrotron located below the Cornell campus.
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.
Cross Section - Introduction to cross section, an important concept in scattering.
Meta Description: [ The Definition of Cross Section for Scattering Processes ]
Decays - Introductory information on particle decays produced by the Stanford Linear Accelerator.
FAQ about Fusion Research - The FAQ (from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab) is not very extensive, but it has an impressive Glossary.
Fermilab Education - For students, educators, visitors.
Meta Description: [ Fermilab Science Education Office provides resources, workshops and classes for science teachers and students. ]
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.
FusEdWeb - Fusion Energy Educational Web Site at LLNL
Fusion Energy Education - Leads to several excellent resources which teach about fusion.
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.
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GCSE Physics: Radioactivity - Simple, concise introductory tutorials about radioactivity and atoms.
Meta Description: [ Tutorials, tips and advice on GCSE Physics coursework and exams for students, parents and teachers. ]
General Atomics Fusion Group Educational Home Page - resources for teachers and students; links to a more technical GAT fusion site
How Stuff Works: How Atom Smashers Work - Tutorial with 28 color illustrations and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the high-tech world of atom smashers. Find out all about these amazing devices. ]
Introduction to High Energy Physics and ATLAS - Describes the work of the Hampton University Particle Physics group in the ATLAS project as well as material and links for particle physics and general physics education.
Introduction to Particle Physics - Beginners guide to particle physics.
Meta Description: [ Delve into the fascinating world of particle physics, an easy to understand look at particle physics ]
Learning Science with Computer Assistance: Physics Topics - A set of simulations to illustrate the historical models of atomic structure and the behavior of light.
Meta Description: [ Computer simulation of historical models of atomic
structure,reflection, refraction, physics ]
Leptons - Introductory information on leptons (electrons, muons, taus, and neutrinos).
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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
Meta Description: [ Science Museum - Electron exhibition online ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Elementary review of the generation of energy by nuclear fission; a side-excursion in an educational web site on astronomy, mechanics, and space ]
Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration - Java applet of a basic nuclear power plant. Try to keep the reactor running safely under various failure scenarios.
Nuclear Science and Technology and How It Influences Your Life - Covers five major application fields: food irradiation, industry, medicine, space, and electricity.
Nuclear War and You - The effects of a nuclear blast.
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.
Perspective on Plasmas - Educational information on plasma applications including controlled fusion.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive coverage of all plasma science and technology
with site links worldwide; basic plasma physics, space physics, plasma astrophysics, magnetic
confinement fusion, high energy density physics, inertial confinement fusion, magnetic fusion
energy, pulsed power, accelerators, plasma techno... ]
Reflections on Matter - Atoms to quarks, quantum physics, the big bang, and newer theories about matter.
Meta Description: [ From atoms to quarks, from quantum physics to big bang theory: discover an incredible world ]
SLAC Visitor Center - Information provided by SLAC for informing the general public about particle physics.
Meta Description: [ Visit Stanford Linear Accelerator Center's Virtual Visitor Center to learn a high-energy physics, accelerators, detectors, experiments, and more! ]
t 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.
Tau Decay Physics - Summary of decay modes and their probabilities.
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.
Meta Description: [ the interactive plasma physics education experience -- topics about physics ranging from electricity, magnetism, energy, and especially fusion & plasma physics. the first fully interactive www site for students on fusion energy and plasma physics. operate your own virtual fusion reactor. analyze ... ]
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.
Meta Description: [ The Particle Adventure ]
The Science of Particle Physics - Overview of elementary particle physics experiments and research at Fermilab.
Timeline 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.
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.
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.
Meta Description: [ 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 ]
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What is Antimatter? - From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
Meta Description: [ Science questions and science expert answers in chemistry, physics, astronomy, mathematics, computers, environment, geology, medicine ]
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What is the Higgs Boson? - From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
Meta Description: [ Science questions and science expert answers in chemistry, physics, astronomy, mathematics, computers, environment, geology, medicine ]
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