PHY 2053C: Introductory Physics: Weblinks

• American Institute of Physics

   It is the mission of the Institute to serve the sciences of physics and astronomy by serving its Member Societies, individual scientists, students and the general public.
• APS Physics

  The American Physical Society (APS) is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities. 
• Society of Physics Students

  The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association explicitly designed for students. Membership, through collegiate chapters, is open to anyone interested in physics. The only requirement for membership is that you be interested in physics. 

• American Nuclear Society

  The core purpose of American Nuclear Society is to promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology. The ANS is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization. It was established by a group of individuals who recognized the need to unify the professional activities within the diverse fields of nuclear science and technology.
• National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Department of Energy

  Our Purpose: Insuring the integrity and safety of the country's nuclear weapons; Promoting international nuclear safety; Advancing nuclear non-proliferation;
  Continuing to provide safe, efficient and effective nuclear power plants for the United States Navy.

Khan Academy – Lessons in Everything.  Organized and divided extremely well.

Hyperphysics – Online, Hyperlink Physics Textbook.

PhET Interactive Simulations – University of Colarado Physics Simulations

MIT – Free non-credited courses.  The best and most complete of this type.

Open Yale – Free non-credited courses

UC Berkeley – Free non-credited courses

Wikiversity – A Wikipedia focused on lessons and learning

Wikibooks – Complete texts on various subjects

Wolfram Alpha – Great resource on Mathematics.  Want to see what sin(x+y) looks like?

Physics Forum – Excellent resource

Boston University Physlets – Java Applet Simulations of Physics

Earl Haig Physics – Lessons intended for High School students, but still very useful

Basic Mechanics:

            Simple online workbook to get you started in Physics

Circular Motion:

            Centrifugal vs Centripetal Forces

Coriolis Force:

            Brief Description of the Coriolis Force

            The Coriolis Force relating to Plane Flights

            The Coriolis Force relating to Wind Direction

Waves:

            Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

            Demos and Explanations from Penn State

            Water Waves -- Animation

            Water Waves -- Ocean

            Mathematics of Waves

            Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms

Particle Physics:

• Particle Adventure – Interactive Tour, intended for non-Physicists:
• List of Particles – Wikipedia has a nice organization for each class of particles:
• Intro to Particle Physics – Resource from Cornell:  Intro to Particle Physics
• Particle Summary – Nice Summary of the Field by an Australian Post-Doc:

Materials Science

            IBM’s Research Laboratory at Almeden

            IBM’s Scanning Tunneling Microscope Gallery

Atmospheric Science:

            Earth Observatory of NASA – Watch the Aerosols over the Earth

            Earth Observatory – Great Pictures of Compounds / Gasses over the Earth

            Does “Average Temperature” have any physical meaning?

Clean Coal Technologies:

            DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory – Coal and Power Systems

            What is Gasification?

Chemical Demilitarization:

            Be careful what you fish for! – Mustard gas getting fished up in New England

• Building Big
  This PBS site has interactive labs that demonstrate forces, materials, loads and shapes. You can apply this information to building bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels in simulation. Very nice hands-on activities.
• eFunda: Engineering Fundamentals
  This site provides free content--materials, design center, processes, unit conversion, formulas, mathematics, career center, more--and membership areas.
• Electrical Engineering Circuits Archive
  Maintained by the electrical engineering department of the University of Washington, the site collects circuit designs for electrical engineering students' use.
• Engineering.com: The Engineer's Ultimate Resource Tool
  A portal to engineering schools, an online "library" with textbooks, ethics case studies, biographies and more.
• Environmental Protection Agency
  Environmental cleanup information, laws, regulations and dockets, educational resources.
• HowStuffWorks
  Developed by a former computer science teacher, the site offers simple, clear explanations with graphics. The "ScienceStuff" channel includes engineering.
• Intute: Science Engineering and Technology: Engineering
  "The Intute Engineering Gateway provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities."
• Matmatch 
  Compare materials with a variety of searching filters. 
• Martindale's Engineering Center
  Provides online information resources such as engineering preprints (articles not yet published in journals), engineering calculators, dictionaries, handbooks, and more.
• Nanotechnology
  Overview, news, FAQs, links to articles and books, some in full text, such as Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology by K. Eric Drexler, 1986.
• Nanotechnology Now
  Nanotechnology basics, news, and general information.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
  Federal agency created to work "with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards."
• Occupational Safety and Health Organization
  U.S. Department of Labor site. "OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America." Some OSHA programs target areas such as construction and manufacturing and build partnerships with industries to focus on specific hazards.
• The Online Ethics Center
  Their "mission is to provide engineers, scientists, and science and engineering students with resources for understanding and addressing ethically significant problems that arise in their work, and to serve those who are promoting learning and advancing t
• A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
  A compilation of the National Society of Professional Engineers, this site promotes the achievements of engineers in their public works and inventions. You can browse the site by state and make suggestions for additions.
• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
  This branch of the military is involved in engineering projects all over the country dealing with wetlands protection, dam and reservoir construction, harbor maintenance, and more.
• Profession Jokes - Engineers
  Just for fun -- who says engineers don't have a sense of humor? Here's a collection of jokes featuring engineers and scientists maintained by David Shay.

• American Society for Engineering Education

  ASEE is a non-profit organization which brings together engineering educators from all of the engineering and engineering technology fields to collaborate on solutions to promote excellence in instruction, research, public service, and practice.
• Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering

  The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE®), an international professional member society, provides information on new materials and processing technology either via technical forums, journal publications, or books in which professionals in this field can exchange ideas and air their views. As the only technical society encompassing all fields of endeavor in materials and processes, SAMPE provides a unique and valuable forum for scientists, engineers, and academia.

• Biophysical Society

  The Biophysical Society was founded in 1957 to encourage development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics.
• International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics

  The International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics (IUPAB) is a member of the ICSU (International Council for Science) family. Affiliated to it are the national adhering bodies of 50 countries. Its function is to support research and teaching in biophysics.

• American Astronomical Society

  The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. The membership (~7,000) also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers and others whose research interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising contemporary astronomy. The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the Universe.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers IEEE

  IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

The following web sites are good places to begin exploration: