Condensed Matter
Q3-01: Helix Diffraction
Category: Q3 Genetics and Molecular Biology
Purpose:
To model the structure of a helical molecule
I7-22: Phonon Propagation - Simple 1D Model
Purpose:
To illustrate the concept of phonons
I7-09: Spontaneous Ordering - Crystal Formation Models
Purpose:
Demonstrates the formation of crystal patterns from disordered objects
I7-31: FILLED CONDUCTION BANDS
Purpose:
Demonstrate that filled bands and empty bands are non-conductive; only partially filled bands are active.
I7-11: FERMI SURFACE OF ALUMINUM
Purpose:
Illustrate the Fermi surface of aluminum.
I7-08: CRYSTAL MODEL WITH FAULTS
Purpose:
Visualization of a crystal fault within a simple crystal structure.
I7-06: CRYSTAL MODELS - LARGE UNIVERSAL
Purpose:
Set of components to form a large number of crystal types.
I7-05: CRYSTAL MODELS - LARGE
Purpose:
Large models of crystals.
I7-01: CRYSTAL MODELS - SET OF 2
Purpose:
Set of two simple crystal models.
N1-32: ICE CRYSTALS - PAPER MODELS
Category: N1 Continuous Spectra
Purpose:
Illustrates how two types of ice crystals formed high in the atmosphere float downward through the air with preferred orientations.
I7-03: CRYSTAL MODELS - BRAVAIS SUPPLEMENTAL SET OF 16
Purpose:
Models of crystals.
I7-02: CRYSTAL MODELS - BRAVAIS SET OF 14
Purpose:
Models of crystals
I7-07: CLOSE-PACKED CRYSTALLITE
Purpose:
Display the low index surfaces of face-centered cubic or hexagonal close-packed crystals
I7-04: CRYSTAL MODELS - CALCITE
Purpose:
Model a calcite crystal with a sample of the real thing
I7-21: SUPERCONDUCTOR - MAGNET LEVITATION
Purpose:
Demonstrate levitation of a magnet above a high-temperature superconductor
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F4-01: VISCOSITY OF LIQUIDS
Compare the viscosities of water and mineral oil. Read More
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F4-02: VISCOSITY OF AIR
Demonstrate that air is viscous. Read More
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F4-04: SILLY PUTTY
Demonstrate a non-Newtonian fluid. Read More
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F4-05: PARACHUTE TOY
Demonstrate how a parachute quickly reaches its terminal velocity. Read More
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F4-11: LAMINAR AND TURBULENT FLOW OF AIR
Demonstrate laminar and turbulent flow. Read More
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F4-12: UNMIXING - GLYCERIN AND DYE
Illustrate laminar flow by "unmixing" two fluids
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F4-13: FLUID FLOW MODEL
For use as a model in developing equations for fluid flow. Read More
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F4-14: WIND TUNNEL
Show air flow around different objects. Read More
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F4-21: LIQUID IN SPINNING SPHERE
Show the behavior of a liquid when subjected to a centripetal force. Read More
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F4-22: SPINNING WATER BUCKET
Illustrate the reaction force on spinning water and the shape of the water surface. Read More
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F4-23: WATER PENDULUM
Show the surface of a container of water in a swinging pendulum. Read More
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F4-25: CYCLONE IN A BOTTLE
Illustrate vorticity in a perhaps tricky way. Read More
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F4-31: SIPHON
Illustrate how a siphon works. Read More
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F4-32: SIPHON - CHAIN MODEL
Illustrate how a siphon works. Read More
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F4-33: PYTHAGOREAN CUP
Demonstrate the siphon in a surprising way. Read More
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F4-34: SIPHON BALANCE
Demonstrate properties of the siphon using a counterintuitive example. Read More
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F4-41: DRUM AND CANDLE
Demonstrate the circular vortex. Read More
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F4-42: SMOKE RINGS USING GARBAGE CAN
Create large smoke rings and illustrate the circular vortex. Read More
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F4-51: VACUUM PUMP MODEL
Illustrate how a mechanical vacuum pump works. Read More
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F4-52: FORCE PUMP - MODEL
Demonstrate the operation of a force pump. Read More
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F4-53: ARCHIMEDES' SCREW
Demonstrate a pump mechanism invented by Archimedes. Read More
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F4-61: HERO'S FOUNTAIN
Illustrate fluid dynamics in a perhaps surprising way. Read More
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F4-63: MARIOTTE'S BOTTLE
Show the range of water jets from different heights along a water column. Read More
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