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        • 3.3.1 Light - a history
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        • 3.3.5 Polarisation
        • 3.3.6 Spectroscopy
        • 3.3.7 Scattering
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        • 5.4.3 Lenz' Law
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        • 5.4.7 Induction Motors
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        • 6.4.1 Planck and the Blackbody
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Particle Physics

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Scientists have always been interested in what the basis of matter is.
If we keep dividing matter down how far can we go?
Initially it was thought that the atom was the smallest indivisible component of matter. But then various experiments in the late 19th century and then in the 20th century showed that the atom itself is made up of smaller components.

Particle Physics is concerned with understanding matter at its fundamental level, and in order to investigate the structure of the matter, particle physicists use probing instruments such as particle accelerators is to determine its structure.
The lessons below examine our current understanding of the matter based on the Standard Model, and also examine the role of particle accelerators such as CERN and SLAC.

1. The Standard Model

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This video I look at the atomic standard model, developed by Murray Gell-Mann - hadrons, quarks, bosons, and more. I also discuss how models are developed in science.
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  • The Particle Adventure is a interactive website which allows you to explore the standard model. They even have apps for Apple and android to allow you to learn about the fundamental aspect of nature in a fun and interactive way.
  • Another excellent resource if you are a teacher is the website Particle Zoo. In essence it is a store but all its products are based around the standard model and the relevant particles. Lots of fun.
 

​2. Evidence for the Quark

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The evidence for the standard model comes from deep inelastic collisions studies at SLAC and at other particle accelerators and confirm the reality of the quark and boson that make up protons, neutrons and other hadrons. This video reviews the initial problems with the standard model as devised by Murray Gell-Mann and the validation of the model through particle accelerator studies in the 70's and 80's.
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 3. The physics of the synchrotron  - a particle accelerator - the CERN LHC as an example

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What is CERN?
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How does the Large Hadron Collider accelerate protons for collisions
What is CERN?


​CERN is the largest physics research facility engaged in particle physics.
I had the privilege to visit CERN for two weeks. Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation about it. I produced this video to give  members of the general population and understanding of what CERN is and what they do.


​One of the fallacies that exist is that CERN's work could potentially destroy the world because of the belief that they  produce black holes.
I produced this video to examine this claim from a scientific perspective.
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  • CERN - the official website. This is where you will find excellent resources, as well as getting the latest news in Particle Physics
 

4. The physics of the Cyclotron - a particle accelerator - ANSTO National Research Cyclotron as an example

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This video discusses the working of the cyclotron, the physics principles behind it, and uses the example of ANSTO National Research Cyclotron in Sydney in Australia




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Filmed on location, let me take you on a tour of a working cycloton - ANSTO's National Research Cyclotron. Hear from scientists on its purpose, how it works, and an example of the type of research that take place, and how the ensure the radiopharmaceuticals that are produced are of the highest quality.
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  • Lessons
    • 1 Foundations >
      • 1.1 Dimensions and units
      • 1.2 Mathematic skills
      • 1.3 Graphing
      • 1.4 Vectors
    • 2 Mechanics >
      • 2.1 Kinematics 1D >
        • 2.1.1 Kinematics Intro
        • 2.1.2 Acceleration
        • 2.1.3 Graphing Motion
        • 2.1.4 Equations of Motion
      • 2.2 Kinematics 2D >
        • 2.2.1 Relative Motion
        • 2.2.2 Projectile Motion
      • 2.3 Forces >
        • 2.3.1 Newton's Laws
        • 2.3.2 forces in equilibrium
        • 2.3.3 Normal
        • 2.3.4 Friction
        • 2.3.5 Forces and Pulleys
      • 2.4 Momentum and Energy >
        • 2.4.1 Momentum
        • 2.4.2 Energy
      • 2.5 Rotational Mechanics >
        • 2.5.1 Circular Motion
        • 2.5.2 Angular Velocity
        • 2.5.3 Circular applications
        • 2.5.4 Torque
      • 2.6 Gravity >
        • 2.6.1 Gravitation
        • 2.6.2 Orbital Motion
        • 2.6.3 Kepler's Laws
        • 2.6.4 Gravitation and Energy
    • 3 Waves and Optics >
      • 3.1 Wave Phenomena >
        • 3.1.1 Wave Types
        • 3.1.2 Superposition
        • 3.1.3 Interference
        • 3.1.4 Inverse Square Law
        • 3.1.5 Modulation
      • 3.2 Sound >
        • 3.2.1 Beats
        • 3.2.2 Doppler
        • 3.2.3 Resonance
        • 3.2.4 Standing Waves
      • 3.3 Physical Optics >
        • 3.3.1 Light - a history
        • 3.3.2 Double Slit Diffraction
        • 3.3.3 Light - its speed
        • 3.3.4 Light as EMR
        • 3.3.5 Polarisation
        • 3.3.6 Spectroscopy
        • 3.3.7 Scattering
      • 3.4 Geometric Optics >
        • 3.4.1 Reflection
        • 3.4.2 Refraction
        • 3.4.3 Lenses and Images
        • 3.4.4 Dispersion
    • 4 Thermodynamics >
      • 4.1 Heat and Temperature
      • 4.2 Specific Heat Capacity
      • 4.3 Latent Heat
      • 4.4 Blackbody Radiation
    • 5 Electricity and Magnetism >
      • 5.1 Electrostatics >
        • 5.1.1 Charge
        • 5.1.2 Coulomb's Law
        • 5.1.3 Electric Field
        • 5.1.4 Voltage
      • 5.2 Circuits >
        • 5.2.1 Ohm's Law
        • 5.2.2 Series and Parallel Circuits
        • 5.2.3 Electrical Power
      • 5.3 Electromagnetism >
        • 5.3.1 Moving Charges in Electric Fields
        • 5.3.2 Ampere's Law
        • 5.3.3 Charge in Magnetic Fields
        • 5.3.4 Motor Effect
        • 5.3.5 DC Motor
      • 5.4 Electromagnetic Induction >
        • 5.4.1 Magnetic Flux
        • 5.4.2 Faraday's Law
        • 5.4.3 Lenz' Law
        • 5.4.4 Back EMF
        • 5.4.5 Generators
        • 5.4.6 Transformers
        • 5.4.7 Induction Motors
    • 6 Modern Physics >
      • 6.1 Relativity >
        • 6.1.1 Michelson Morley Experiment
        • 6.1.2 Special Relativity
        • 6.1.3 Special Relativity Evidence
      • 6.2 Atomic Physics >
        • 6.2.1 JJ Thomson and the electron
        • 6.2.2 Millikan
        • 6.2.3 Rutherford
        • 6.2.4 Chadwick
      • 6.3 Radioactivity >
        • 6.3.1 What is Radioactivity
        • 6.3.2 Half Life
        • 6.3.3 Binding Energy
        • 6.3.4 Strong Nuclear Force
        • 6.3.5 Fission
        • 6.3.6 Fusion
      • 6.4 Quantum Physics >
        • 6.4.1 Planck and the Blackbody
        • 6.4.2 Photoelectric Effect
        • 6.4.3 Bohr Model
        • 6.4.4 de Broglie and Matter Waves
        • 6.4.5 Compton Effect
        • 6.4.6 Schrödinger Equation
        • 6.4.7 Heisenberg
        • 6.4.8 Lasers
      • 6.4 Particle Physics
      • 6.5 Solid State Physics
    • 7 Astrophysics >
      • 7.1 Olber's Paradox
      • 7.2 Stellar Spectroscopy
      • 7.3 Determining Stellar Distances
      • 7.4 Star Magnitude
      • 7.5 Star Temperature
      • 7..6 HR Diagram
    • 8 Medical Physics >
      • 8.1 Ultrasound
      • 8.2 X-ray
      • 8.3 PET scans
      • 8.4 MRI
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