Computer Model of Sunspots

I saw this and started thinking about preparations for Physics 54. Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, … Yes, understanding the sun is a relevant topic. Of course, one might also want to consider a bit of nuclear physics and quantum, … but here is a teaser article — something of interest to get DUML [...]

Read Full Post »

Wordle Energy

As students study for their final exam today — I thought it appropriate to capture a Wordle moment from Dr. Evans’ Energy 1 notes. Words and equations used in this course represent powerful ideas which have driven progress in science and technology and have served as a foundation to understanding our world. When [...]

Read Full Post »

Oscillations

Physheads love to oscillate.
LoggerPro is a great piece of software from Vernier, which has very good curve fitting capabilities as you can see in this screen shot:

Read Full Post »

Archimedes Lab

Archimedes was such an amazing scientist, perhaps the greatest of antiquity, it is always delightful to recall the Eureka tale and consider the application of Archimedes’ Principle to the plethora of boats which populate the waters around DUML.
Students tend to enjoy this lab and are frequently heard exclaiming Eureka!

Read Full Post »

Time for Fun

One of the highlights of the DUML summer physics is our four hour cruise to Cape Lookout National Seashore.  Weather permitting, we head out on the Susan Hudson, get dropped off about an hour later at the dock in the bay.
Students generally have a great time relaxing. This year the trip was planned for [...]

Read Full Post »