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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
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A Basic Introduction to Nuclear Physics
A hypertextbook presenting elementary facts about nuclear physics. Nuclear physics is the study of
the properties of the nucleus, the tiny object at the heart of every atom, and the forces that hold
the nucleus together.
http://www.scri.fsu.edu/~jac/Nuclear/
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Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe
A thorough discussion covering all aspects of antimatter.
http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/
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Cherenkov Radiation
From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node26.html
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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.
http://www.nuclearfiles.org/history.html
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SLAC Visitor Center
Information provided by SLAC for informing the general public about particle physics.
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/
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Nuclear War and You
The effects of a nuclear blast.
http://www.holidaywest.com/nuclearwarhead.htm
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Tau Decay Physics
Summary of decay modes and their probabilities.
http://www.lns.cornell.edu/public/CLEO/CLEO3/cleo3/proposal/subsection3_3_3.html
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What is Antimatter?
From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=000848AB-9450-1CD1-B4A8809EC588EEDF&c....
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What is the Higgs Boson?
From Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Physics.
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=00043456-7089-1C71-9EB7809EC588F2D7
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Leptons
Introductory information on leptons (electrons, muons, taus, and neutrinos).
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/leptons.html
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Introduction to Particle Physics
Beginners guide to particle physics.
http://blueflag.phys.yorku.ca/yhep/main.html
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Decays
Introductory information on particle decays produced by the Stanford Linear Accelerator.
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/decays.html
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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
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/electron/
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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.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/19/science/19HYDR.html
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Fermilab Education
For students, educators, visitors.
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/
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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.
http://www.lbl.gov/abc/
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Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration
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
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General Atomics Fusion Group
Educational fusion research information. Includes links to other fusion sites as well as teacher
resources.
http://fusioned.gat.com/
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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.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004606/
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Nuclear Science and Technology and How It Influences Your Life
Covers five major application fields: food irradiation, industry, medicine, space, and electricity.
http://www.aboutnuclear.org/
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Cross Section
Introduction to cross section, an important concept in scattering.
http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/crosssection.html
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GCSE Physics: Radioactivity
Simple, concise introductory tutorials about radioactivity and atoms.
http://www.gcse.com/radio/rad.htm
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Learning Science with Computer Assistance: Physics Topics
A set of simulations to illustrate the historical models of atomic structure and the behavior of
light.
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~vmck/
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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.
http://ippex.pppl.gov/
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Bremsstrahlung
An overview of bremsstrahlung (or stopping radiation). From The Particle Detector BriefBook.
http://rd11.web.cern.ch/RD11/rkb/PH14pp/node16.html
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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.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/atom-smasher.htm
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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.
http://pdg.lbl.gov/atlas/atlas.html
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Fusion Energy Education
Leads to several excellent resources which teach about fusion.
http://FusEdWeb.pppl.gov/
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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.
http://www.cpepweb.org/
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Atom Builder
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/
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Reflections on Matter
Atoms to quarks, quantum physics, the big bang, and newer theories about matter.
http://perso.club-internet.fr/molaire1/e_plan.html
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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.
http://www.onscreen-sci.com/
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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.
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/projects/labyrinth/
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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.
http://wwwofe.er.doe.gov/
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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.
http://www.jlab.org/~cecire/hu_hep_ed.html
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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.
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Snuclear.htm
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Nuclear Energy Guide
Learn the beginning concepts of nuclear energy including nuclear fission, accidents, power and both
sides of the nuclear argument. (quicktime plug-in)
http://nuclear.adamslogic.com/
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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).
http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/pub/bigbang/part1.html
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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."
http://particleadventure.org
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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.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/
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"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.
http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/higgs.html
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