Physics In Action
Summary: Each episode brings you applications and analysis of physics in such diverse settings as sports, movies, video games, and television. We also take a look into the frontiers of physics exploration, and highlight interviews with exciting personalities on the leading edge of physics innovation and application. So join us on our trip into the fantastic world of physics, and don't forget, you can always check out our website at www.PhysicsInAction.com.
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Podcasts:
Episode 15: Stephen Hawking's "The Universe in a Nutshell" and a brief look at the life of Nicholas Copernicus. Play here.
A brief review of unit conversions, vectors, and scalars in "enhanced audio podcast" format. Play here.
Episode 14: The Physics of Lost, the Law of Reflection, and our 2009-10 Blooper Reel! http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here.
Episode 13: Overview of Hi-Tech Engineering with Dr. Mike Jackson of RIT's Department of Microelectronic Engineering. Play here. Dr. Mike Jackson of RIT's Department of Microelectronic Engineering gives an overview presentation of Hi-Tech Engineering, what engineering really is, and what we can look forward to in the future! http://www.physicsinaction.com/
Episode R15: Modern Physics Review. A brief review of wave-particle duality, models of the atom, forces in the universe, mass/energy equivalency, and the Standard Model in preparation for Regents-level standardized testing. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here.
Episode R14: Wave Behaviors Review. A brief review of reflection, refraction, diffraction, and the EM spectrum in preparation for Regents-style standardized testing. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here.
Episode R13: Review of Wave Basics. A brief review of wave fundamentals in preparation for Regents-style standardized testing. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here.
Dr. William D. Phillips, who was awarded the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics, will be presenting the 16th Annual Rustgi Lecture "Time, Einstein and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe" on Friday April 23 in 225 Natural Sciences Complex on the UB Amherst Campus at 5 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. It will be at a level that can be understood by high school students and anyone interested in science and technology. Dr. Phillips is well known for the spectacular lecture demonstrations that he presents with his public lectures.
Episode 11: Physics of Curling and Carbon Nanotubes. Play here. Jake, Dustin and Justin explore the Winter Olympic sport of Curling, while Ryan examines the current state of carbon nanotubes. http://www.physicsinaction.com/.
