THE INTERNET PLASMA PHYSICS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

The Interactive Shockwave Physics Modules:

Macromedia Flash and Shockwave required for all pages.

Matter:

In this module we will learn the difference between atoms, ions, elements and molecules. We will explore what kinds of changes occur in matter. Here is where we learn about the structures and properties of the four states of matter, including plasma.

Electricity & Magnetism:

This module will introduce you to many of the basic concepts involved with Electricity and Magnetism. We will introduce you to static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and current. We will learn about the properties of magnets and how magnets are used to produce electric current.

Energy:

Energy is often defined as "the ability to do work." In this module we will see how energy flows through different states as it affects our world. You can also work on an experiment to see how much energy it takes to boil water! We will get a feeling for the vast scale of energy; from heating a single atom to the energy in our galaxy.

[Direct Link to boil water with shockwave page!!]

Fusion:

In this module we will discuss a future alternate energy source: Fusion (this is what we research here at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab). We will focus on fusion energy and, using the knowledge we have gained throughout this series, we will discover the forces that are needed for fusion.

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