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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Adventures in Science and Technology - Physics -- Bilingual http://collections.ic.gc.ca/science/english/phys/ "On this site you can find cool projects, profiles of Canadian Scientists, and other great information about science and technology." The web site includes a concise definition of physics, a profile of a Canadian astronomer, and a list of physics projects for children. BC Association of Physics Teachers (BCAPT) http://www.langara.bc.ca/bcapt/ The goals of the BCAPT are "to advance the teaching of physics," "to promote a professional spirit and collegiality among physics teachers," "to create a positive public image of physics and physicists," and "to promote a greater awareness of physics." This web site provides details about the association's meetings, workshops, and publications. Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) -- Bilingual http://www.cap.ca/ CAP is "concerned for the development of pure and applied science in Canada." This web site includes information on the association's professional certification program, awards, employment listings, and a list of educational programs for physics in Canada. Canadian Journal of Physics -- Bilingual http://www.nrc.ca/cgi-bin/cisti/journals/rp/rp2_desc_e?cjp "This monthly journal publishes research and review articles, rapid communications, and thematic issues on atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter, elementary particles and nuclear physics, gases, fluid dynamics and plasmas, electromagnetism and optics, mathematical physics, and interdisciplinary, classical and applied physics, and physics education." This web site includes subscription information and online copies of current and past journals. The National Research Council of Canada publishes the Canadian Journal of Physics. Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) http://www.medphys.ca/index.cfm This web site is mainly for members of COMP, but the site includes a section for the public that provides a definition of medical physics and explains the organization's objectives. Cartoon Laws of Physics http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/~reid/physrevt/cartphys.html This web site provides of a list of physics laws for cartoon characters. For example, "Everything falls faster than an anvil" and "Any body passing through solid matter will leave a hole matching its outline." The site will not help you with your homework, but it might make you laugh during your study-break. The Electric Club http://www.schoolnet.ca/general/electric-club/ This web site from SchoolNet provides several electromagnetic experiments for children to try at home or at school. The author of the site says the experiments "should be done only under the supervision of an instructor or parent." Experimental Nonlinear Physics Group http://mobydick.physics.utoronto.ca/ This web site from the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto provides a clear explanation of nonlinear physics. The site includes online papers, a list of members, and "images of patterns, from the laboratory and from nature." Experimental Problems Confronting Classical Physics http://www.chembio.uoguelph.ca/educmat/chm386/rudiment/ tourexp/tourexp.htm This web site from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Guelph examines the evolution of quantum theory through explanations of the experiments that started some scientists thinking in "radically different ways." Fun Physics http://noether.physics.ubc.ca/Fun_Physics/Fun_Physics.html Created by physics professors at the University of British Columbia, the "purpose of this page is to offer web support and information for the Annual UBC Physics Olympics." Unfortunately, the web site is out of date, the resource page is brief, and most of the links are broken. Nonetheless, this site provides useful information about recent UBC physics competitions. Garth's Eclectic Collection of Physics-Related Quotations http://www.phys.uregina.ca/sparro/huber/eclectic.html This web site is a collection of "examples of the best, or most interesting, use of physics laws or theories" in fiction. The site will not be useful to those who are looking for help with their homework, but physics students and science fiction enthusiasts might find it amusing. Institute of Particle Physics (IPP) http://www.ipp.ca/ "The Institute of Particle Physics is a non-profit corporation owned by the Institutional Members and operated by the Institutional and Individual Members for the benefit of particle physics research in Canada." This web site includes a list of the institute's members, research scientists, and bylaws. An Introduction to Particle Physics http://www.hep.yorku.ca/yhep/ "This site is meant to give the reader a brief introduction into the fascinating world of particle physics." The web site explains what particle physics is from antimatter to the string theory. The explanations are clear and simple, which makes this a good site for beginners. Iter Canada http://www.itercanada.com/ "Iter is an international project to develop fusion energy as the way to a clean and sustainable energy source." This web site provides a clear explanation of fusion theory and its history. The site also includes a "Fusion Calculator" for designing plasma. Laser Stars - Laser History (1917-1996) http://home.achilles.net/~jtalbot/history/ This web site "discusses the historical evolution" of lasers "from microwave lasers to optical lasers and finally to xray lasers and lasers discovered in space." The site includes several detailed diagrams. Learn Physics with Comics http://www.bmts.com/~stoeckli/ According to the author of this web site, the comic on this page is "neither comic nor funny (maybe sometimes a little)." The cartoon form is simply the "medium . . . the medium is not the message." The cartoon is not funny (the story opens with a car crash) but it is educational. As the author states, "it shows the basic content of physics." The site is in English and Dutch. Masses and Molasses http://www.hep.yorku.ca/what_is_higgs.html "Is space filled with a cosmic treacle whose stickiness gives particles their mass?" According to the author of this site, "the idea is not as crazy as it sounds." This web site is lively, intelligible, and provides a clear explanation of the Higgs particle. The Ocean Physics Group http://maelstrom.seos.uvic.ca/ The group's "two main areas of interest are oceanic processes and the behaviour of regional seas." This web site includes a list of "people and their projects," details on upcoming seminars, and information on graduate studies. The group's affiliations include the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Victoria. Ontario Association of Physics Teachers (OAPT) http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/OAPT/ "The objectives of the OAPT are: (1) to advance the teaching of physics in the secondary schools, colleges and universities of Ontario, and (2) to promote a professional spirit and collegiality among the members of the Association." The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph maintains this web site. Patterns and Chaos http://www.sfu.ca/chaos/ In the 1990s, a group of physicists at Simon Fraser University studied "spherulite growth and the study of banded spherulites," a "realspace fluctuation on analysis of the liquid crystal nematic/smectic-a transition," and the "so-called Faraday instability." This web site provides a brief summary of the group's work. Physics http://sms.novell.sd69.bc.ca/~itr/links2/Physics.html This web site provides of a lengthy list of annotated links to physics web sites from around the world. Springwood Middle School maintains the site. Physics in Canada Online http://www.cap.ca/pic.htm This web site is an online version of the Canadian Association of Physicists journal. The site includes a few articles from past issues. To read the entire journal, you must order the hard copy. Physics Education - The Internet Treasures http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/~yliu/physics/education.html This web site from STEM~Net provides a list of links to physics education web sites. The site's topics include "Using WWW in the Physics Classroom," "Fun With Physics," "Discussions on Physics Education," and information on teaching introductory and interdisciplinary physics. Physics Essays http://www.physicsessays.com/ Based in Hull, Quebec, Physics Essays "has been established as an international journal dedicated to theoretical and experimental aspects of fundamental problems in Physics and, generally, to the advancement of basic knowledge of Physics." The journal's web site lists forthcoming and recently published articles. To read the articles, you must buy a hard copy of the journal. The Physics Gearbag http://www.reefnet.on.ca/gearbag/ This web site provides several online articles about physics. According to the author of the site, most of the articles have "something to do with being in, on, or near water" and some articles have "nothing to do with anything." The articles are all quite interesting and range in topic from "Why Two High Tides a Day?" to "Speech Distortions in a Hyperbaric Chamber." Physics On-line http://www.ndrs.org/physicsonline/ "Physics On-line: information & resources for high school physics." This web site is mostly for British Columbia high school students, however some of the information and resources could be useful to physics students across Canada. Physics Tutorials http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/tutorials.html This web site from the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph contains several tutorials for university-level physics students. Subatomic Physics for the General Public http://www.phys.uregina.ca/sap/public.html This web site from the Department of Physics at the University of Regina explains the historical background of subatomic physics, the importance of it today, and the subatomic physics projects in which physicists at the University are involved. Symmetry in Physics http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/people/grad/brassard/personal/THESIS/ node172.html "This appendix explores some aspects of the role that symmetry plays modern physics." This web site provides brief explanations of "the nature of physical knowledge" and "physical theories and causality." The site's author includes a list of his sources for those interested in a more "in depth" description of symmetry in physics. Tour Quantum Mechanics Personalities http://www.chembio.uoguelph.ca/educmat/CHM386/RUDIMENT/ TOURQUAN/tourquan.htm This web site provides a chronological list of scientists who played prominent roles in the advancement of quantum mechanics. TRIUMF http://www.triumf.ca/ TRIUMF is Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics. It "provides world-leading facilities for experiments in subatomic research with beams of pions, muons, protons and neutrons." The laboratory is a joint venture by Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Victoria. This web site provides information about the laboratory, research programs, and lists upcoming conferences and seminars. Visual Physics http://library.thinkquest.org/10170/ "With Visual Physics, users can learn about specific topics in physics, run interactive simulations, and participate in basic, yet challenging quizzes which can measure one's progression." High school students created this site for their peers as well as for physics teachers. The site offers clear explanations of the basic principles of physics. Yuan's Scientific World http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/~yliu/sciences.html This web site is designed to provide "an introduction to some topics of sciences, and present some directives to more resources. The purpose of the site is not inclusive, but to suit the needs for educators and students below senior undergraduate level." STEM~Net hosts this site. |
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