Want to understand how superconductors but don’t have a quantum mechanics degree? Here is a simplified explanation of the BCS theory to help you, sing a clear explanation with animations.
In this video I review the famous Michelson Morley experiment, what is known as the most famous null result experiment. Although impossible to reconcile with the understating of Physics at the time, it became fully understood in the context of Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity. I use a couple of useful analogies to help you understand the experiment.
A video that demonstrates the Meissner Effect. Produced with the Australian HSC in mind. This does abruptly end as I had to remove an erroneous section. Nonetheless, it’s the meissner effect that causes levitation. Any further explanation for the stability of the levitation is Quantum related and beyond the school of a high school student.
In the first of a series on MRI, I discuss nuclear spin and how it lead to net spin.I avoid discussion of quantum mechanics where possible to help the high school student understand spin.
A lesson on X-rays, and how they are produced. Covered at the depth required for high school Physics. For students of NSW, this cover the dot points in the Medical Physics elective (9.6) •describe how X-rays are currently produced • compare the differences between ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ X Rays
In this video, I discuss Positron Emission Tomography. In particular, I refer to the source of the positron, its annihilation and how the resultant gamma rays are collected. I also briefly discuss its diagnostic benefits.
In this video, I explain simultaneity using a question from the 2011 HSC physics paper
An explanation of band theory, discussing the difference between conductors, semiconductors and insulators, including a useful analogy.
An explanation of intrinsic semiconductors work, in light of Band Theory.
The third in the series on semiconductors, this video explains how doping a semiconductor such as silicon, improves its conductive properties, using band theory model to explain. This video aligns with the NSW HSC syllabus but is applicable to other jurisdictions.
A quick explanation of the doppler effect using an animation written by W. Christian at Davidson College. This useful animation to undertaking pitch change in moving sound sources and also how ultrasound (sonograms) can measure blood flow.
In this video I teach you to use the acronym of RUDE to help you solve physics calculation problems and a logical and sequential way
Here are my top ten tips in doing exams. Although the focus is Physics, and science in general, you can apply them in any subject.
The in a series of short videos, I review the dot points in the NSW HSC syllabus. I won’t go into the full details of the physics of each point, but I will touch on them discussing the nuances of each dot point. I this set I review section 9.4 Ideas to Implementation part 4 – on superconductors
The in a series of short videos, I review the dot points in the NSW HSC syllabus. I won’t go into the full details of the physics of each point, but I will touch on them discussing the nuances of each dot point. I this set I review section 9.4 Ideas to Implementation part 3 – on semiconductors
This video reviews the dot points in Ideas to Implementation section of the Physics syllabus, looking at the Photoelectric Effect and Einstein’s contribution to it
This is a summary of the dot points for Ideas to Implementation, part 1, covering charges in fields, cathode rays, JJ Thompson.
The in a series of short videos, I review the dot points in the NSW HSC syllabus. I won’t go into the full details of the physics of each point, but I will touch on them discussing the nuances of each dot point. I this set I review section 9.3 Motors and Generators part 3 – on generators
The in a series of short videos, I review the dot points in the NSW HSC syllabus. I won’t go into the full details of the physics of each point, but I will touch on them discussing the nuances of each dot point. I this set I review section 9.3 Motors and Generators part 2 – on electromagnetic induction
The next in a series of short videos, I review the dot points in the NSW HSC syllabus. I won’t go into the full details of the physics of each point, but I will touch on them discussing the nuances of each dot point. I this set I review section 9.3 Motors and Generators