Physics 244 Demonstrations
Here is a composite list of demos that have been used for this course in the past and are grouped by Lecture days. This list is only a reference guide and may differ from actual demos used in lecture depending on which faculty is teaching this course.
Draft from Carlsmith Notices
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
Lecture 18
Chapter 6: Quantum Mechanics in One Dimension
- Standing waves in water
Lecture 19
Chapter 7: Tunneling Phenomena
- Total internal reflection
Lecture 20
Chapter 7: Tunneling Phenomena
- Laser and beam splitter and partial transmitting mirror
Lecture 21
Chapter 7: Tunneling Phenomena
- Cloud chamber ("Requires 48 hours prior notice and setup time")
- alpha source
Lecture 22
Chapter 8: Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
- Waves on a drum movie
Lecture 23
Chapter 8: Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
- Atomic orbital models
Lecture 24
Chapter 8: Quantum Mechanics in 3 Dimensions
Lecture 25
Chapter 9: Atomic Structure
- Para/Diamagnetism
- Tops
Lecture 26
Chapter 9: Atomic Structure
Lecture 27
Chapter 9: Atomic Structure
- H lamp, Hg,Ne,He lamp tower, gratings
Lecture 28
Chapter 10: Statistical Physics
- Brownian motion
Lecture 29
Chapter 10: Statistical Physics
- Heat Capcity of water (Joule) (Need a new Demo)
Lecture 30
Chapter 10: Statistical Physics
- No Demo:
Lecture 31
Chapter 11: Molecular Structure
- Molecular models
- Two balls connected by a string
- Two balls connected by a spring
Lecture 32
Chapter 11: Molecular Structure
- No Demo
Lecture 33
Chapter 11: Molecular Structure
- No Demo
Lecture 34
Chapter 12: The Solid State
- Crystal models
Lecture 35
Chapter 12: The Solid State
- Thermal conductivity
- Electrical resistivity
Lecture 36
Chapter 12: The Solid State
- Superconductivity
Lecture 37
Chapter 13: Nuclear Structure
- Model of nucleus
- Table of isotopes
Lecture 38
Chapter 13: Nuclear Structure
- Aspirator
- Liquid drops ???
Lecture 39
Chapter 13: Nuclear Structure
- Geiger counter and source
Lecture 40
Chapter 14: Nuclear Physics Applications
- Mouse Trap Chan Reactor
Lecture 41
Chapter 14: Nuclear Physics Applications
- Cathode ray bending with magnets - fusion
Lecture 42
Chapter 14: Nuclear Physics Applications
- Photomultiplier tubes
Lecture 43
Chapter 15: Elementary Particles
Lecture 44
Chapter 15: Elementary Particles
- No Demo
Lecture 45
Chapter 15: Elementary Particles
- Course evaluations