Nuclear and Particle Physics (49)

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http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/higgs.html
"God Particle" Possibly Discovered Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/higgs.html
http://www.lbl.gov/abc/
ABC's of Nuclear Science Open in a new browser window
   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 mater
   http://www.lbl.gov/abc/
http://atlasexperiment.org/
ATLAS Educational Information Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://atlasexperiment.org/
http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/
Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe Open in a new browser window
   A thorough discussion covering all aspects of antimatter.
   http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/
Atom Builder Open in a new browser window
   A shockwave application that allows the user to add up and down quarks to a hydrogen nucleus to create a carbon nucleus.
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/
http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/pub/bigbang/part1.html
Big Bang Science Open in a new browser window
   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).
   http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/pub/bigbang/part1.html
http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node16.html
Bremsstrahlung Open in a new browser window
   An overview of bremsstrahlung (or stopping radiation). From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
   http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node16.html
http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node26.html
Cherenkov Radiation Open in a new browser window
   From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
   http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node26.html
http://tigger.uic.edu/~mansoori/Thermodynamics.Educational.Sites_html
Classical & Statistical Thermodynamics & Mechanics Educational Sites Open in a new browser window
   A collection of resources gathered by the Thermodynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
   http://tigger.uic.edu/~mansoori/Thermodynamics.Educational.Sites_html
http://www.cpepweb.org/
Contemporary (Nuclear) Physics Education Project (CPEP) Open in a new browser window
   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. Awar
   http://www.cpepweb.org/
http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/crosssection.html
Cross Section Open in a new browser window
   Introduction to cross section, an important concept in scattering.
   http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/crosssection.html
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/decays.html
Decays Open in a new browser window
   Introductory information on particle decays produced by the Stanford Linear Accelerator.
   http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/decays.html
http://www.pppl.gov/~rfheeter/
FAQ about Fusion Research Open in a new browser window
   The FAQ (from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab) is not very extensive, but it has an impressive Glossary.
   http://www.pppl.gov/~rfheeter/
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/
Fermilab Education Open in a new browser window
   For students, educators, visitors.
   http://www-ed.fnal.gov/
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/projects/labyrinth/
Fermilabyrinth Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www-ed.fnal.gov/projects/labyrinth/
http://FusEdWeb.llnl.gov/
FusEdWeb Open in a new browser window
   Fusion Energy Educational Web Site at LLNL
   http://FusEdWeb.llnl.gov/
http://FusEdWeb.pppl.gov/
Fusion Energy Education Open in a new browser window
   Leads to several excellent resources which teach about fusion.
   http://FusEdWeb.pppl.gov/
http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/FAQ/fusion-faq.html
Fusion FAQ Open in a new browser window
   Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Fusion Research, from USENET.
   http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/FAQ/fusion-faq.html
http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/Glossary/glossary.html
Fusion FAQ Glossary Open in a new browser window
   USENET FAQ glossary on fusion energy.
   http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/Glossary/glossary.html
http://fusedweb.llnl.gov/CPEP/Chart.html
Fusion: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source: Open in a new browser window
   An introduction to the principles of fusion geared towards high school students. Posters in various languages also available for download or ordering.
   http://fusedweb.llnl.gov/CPEP/Chart.html
http://www.gcse.com/radio/rad.htm
GCSE Physics: Radioactivity Open in a new browser window
   Simple, concise introductory tutorials about radioactivity and atoms.
   http://www.gcse.com/radio/rad.htm
http://fusioned.gat.com/
General Atomics Fusion Group Educational Home Page Open in a new browser window
   resources for teachers and students; links to a more technical GAT fusion site
   http://fusioned.gat.com/
http://www.nuclearfiles.org/history.html
History of the Nuclear Age Open in a new browser window
   A chronological record of the nuclear age: links to people, documents and educational units. Explore political and ethical dilemmas of the Nuclear Age.
   http://www.nuclearfiles.org/history.html
http://www.howstuffworks.com/atom-smasher.htm
How Stuff Works: How Atom Smashers Work Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/atom-smasher.htm
http://www.jlab.org/~cecire/hepathu.html
Introduction to High Energy Physics and ATLAS Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.jlab.org/~cecire/hepathu.html
http://blueflag.phys.yorku.ca/yhep/main.html
Introduction to Particle Physics Open in a new browser window
   Beginners guide to particle physics.
   http://blueflag.phys.yorku.ca/yhep/main.html
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~vmck/
Learning Science with Computer Assistance: Physics Topics Open in a new browser window
   A set of simulations to illustrate the historical models of atomic structure and the behavior of light.
   http://www.alphalink.com.au/~vmck/
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/leptons.html
Leptons Open in a new browser window
   Introductory information on leptons (electrons, muons, taus, and neutrinos).
   http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/leptons.html
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/electron/
Life, the Universe and the Electron Open in a new browser window
   An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of the electron--A collaboration between the Science Museum, London, and the Institute of Physics
   http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/electron/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/
Meltdown at Three Mile Island, a Documentary Open in a new browser window
   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 t
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/19/science/19HYDR.html
NYTimes.com - More Sci- Than Fi, Physicists Create Antimatter Open in a new browser window
   Physicists working in Europe have announced that they have created atoms made of antimatter, or antiatoms. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view.]
   http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/19/science/19HYDR.html
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Snuclear.htm
Nuclear Power Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Snuclear.htm
http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/demo.html
Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration Open in a new browser window
   Java applet of a basic nuclear power plant. Try to keep the reactor running safely under various failure scenarios.
   http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/demo.html
http://www.aboutnuclear.org/
Nuclear Science and Technology and How It Influences Your Life Open in a new browser window
   Covers five major application fields: food irradiation, industry, medicine, space, and electricity.
   http://www.aboutnuclear.org/
http://www.holidaywest.com/nuclearwarhead.htm
Nuclear War and You Open in a new browser window
   The effects of a nuclear blast.
   http://www.holidaywest.com/nuclearwarhead.htm
http://www.onscreen-sci.com/
OnScreen Particle Physics Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.onscreen-sci.com/
http://www.plasmas.org
Perspective on Plasmas Open in a new browser window
   Educational information on plasma applications including controlled fusion.
   http://www.plasmas.org
http://molaire1.club.fr/e_plan.html
Reflections on Matter Open in a new browser window
   Atoms to quarks, quantum physics, the big bang, and newer theories about matter.
   http://molaire1.club.fr/e_plan.html
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/
SLAC Visitor Center Open in a new browser window
   Information provided by SLAC for informing the general public about particle physics.
   http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/
http://www.lns.cornell.edu/public/CLEO/CLEO3/cleo3/proposal/subsection3_3_3.html
Tau Decay Physics Open in a new browser window
   Summary of decay modes and their probabilities.
   http://www.lns.cornell.edu/public/CLEO/CLEO3/cleo3/proposal/subsection3_3_3.html
http://ippex.pppl.gov/
The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience (IPPEX) Open in a new browser window
   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. Al
   http://ippex.pppl.gov/
http://particleadventure.org
The Particle Adventure Open in a new browser window
   An award-winning site from the Particle Data Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. "A tour of the inner workings of the atom."
   http://particleadventure.org
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/inquiring/physics/
The Science of Particle Physics Open in a new browser window
   Overview of elementary particle physics experiments and research at Fermilab.
   http://www.fnal.gov/pub/inquiring/physics/
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004606/
The World of Nuclear Science Open in a new browser window
   "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.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/C004606/
http://wwwofe.er.doe.gov/
U.S. Fusion Energy Sciences Program Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://wwwofe.er.doe.gov/
http://home.earthlink.net/~mmc1919/halflife.html
Virtual Radioactivity Lab Open in a new browser window
   Explore radioactive decay and half-life with radioactive sources, screens and a geiger detector.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~mmc1919/halflife.html
http://phys.educ.ksu.edu/
Visual Quantum Mechanics Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://phys.educ.ksu.edu/
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=000848AB-9450-1CD1-B4A8809EC588EEDF&catID=3
What is Antimatter? Open in a new browser window
   From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
   http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=000848AB-9450-1CD1-B4A8809EC588EEDF&catID=3
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=00043456-7089-1C71-9EB7809EC588F2D7
What is the Higgs Boson? Open in a new browser window
   From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
   http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=00043456-7089-1C71-9EB7809EC588F2D7

Last Updated: 2005-01-20 14:48:14