Draft from Carlsmith
Physics 244 Demonstrations
Lecture 1
Chapter 1: Relativity I
- Laser and double slit
Lecture 2
Chapter 1: Relativity I
- Michelson interferometer
Lecture 3
Chapter 2: Relativity II
- Geiger counter and sources
Lecture 4
Chapter 2: Relativity II
- no demos
Lecture 5
Chapter 2: Relativity II
- Cavandish of "G" Gravity ("Requires 48 hours prior notice and setup time")
Lecture 6
Chapter 3: The Quantum Theory of Light
- Shortwave radio
- Glowing filament/blackbody
Lecture 8
Chapter 3: The Quantum Theory of Light
- Photoelectric effect
Lecture 9
Chapter 3: The Quantum Theory of Light
- Electron diffraction
X-ray diffraction (do not have)
Lecture 10
Chapter 4: The Particle Nature of Matter
- Cathode ray tube
- Electrolysis and plating
Lecture 11
Chapter 4: The Particle Nature of Matter
- Mercury spectrum
Lecture 12
Chapter 4: The Particle Nature of Matter
- Frank-Hertz Experiment
Lecture 13
Chapter 5: Matter Waves
- Waves on a rope
Lecture 14
Chapter 5: Matter Waves
- laser with 1 and 2 slits
Lecture 15
Chapter 5: Matter Waves
- No Demos
Lecture 16
Chapter 6: Quantum Mechanics in One Dimension
- Standing waves on a string
Lecture 17
Chapter 6: Quantum Mechanics in One Dimension
- harmonic oscillators
Chapter 6:
Quantum Mechanics in One Dimension
- Standing waves in water
Chapter 7:
Tunneling Phenomena
- Total internal reflection
Chapter 7:
Tunneling Phenomena
- Laser and beam splitter and partial transmitting mirror
Chapter 7:
Tunneling Phenomena
- Cloud chamber ("Requires 48 hours prior notice and setup time")
- alpha source
Chapter 8:
Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
- Waves on a drum movie
Chapter 8:
Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
- Atomic orbital models
Chapter 8:
Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
Chapter 9:
Atomic Structure
- Para/Diamagnetism
- Tops
Chapter 9:
Atomic Structure
- Periodic table
Chapter 9:
Atomic Structure
- H lamp, Hg,Ne,He lamp tower, gratings
Chapter 10:
Statistical Physics
- Brownian motion
Chapter 10:
Statistical Physics
- Heat Capcity of water (Joule) (Need a new Demo)
Chapter 10:
Statistical Physics
- No Demo:
Chapter 11:
Molecular Structure
- Molecular models
- Two balls connected by a string
- Two balls connected by a spring
Chapter 11:
Molecular Structure
- No Demo
Chapter 11:
Molecular Structure
- No Demo
Chapter 12:
The Solid State
- Crystal models
Chapter 12:
The Solid State
- Thermal conductivity
- Electrical resistivity
Chapter 12:
The Solid State
- Superconductivity
Chapter 13:
Nuclear Structure
- Model of nucleus
- Table of isotopes
Chapter 13:
Nuclear Structure
- Aspirator
- Liquid drops ???
Chapter 13:
Nuclear Structure
- Geiger counter and source
Chapter 14:
Nuclear Physics Applications
- Mouse Trap Chan Reactor
Chapter 14:
Nuclear Physics Applications
- Cathode ray bending with magnets - fusion
Chapter 14:
Nuclear Physics Applications
- Photomultiplier tubes
Chapter 15:
Elementary Particles
- Van de Graaff
Chapter 15:
Elementary Particles
- No Demo
Chapter 15:
Elementary Particles
- Course evaluations
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