This paper describes some applications of the synchrotron radiation emitted by ELETTRA a third-generation dedicated synchrotron built near Trieste. ELETTRA will be a very strong source of well collimated X-rays. Among the uses of such radiation, Super-ESCA spectroscopy will allow very fast chemical analysis of surfaces, […]
Some non conventional experiments on thermometry and water density carried out in lower secondary school are described. A novel development of basic research on free convection in water was suggested by the analysis and discussion with children of the features of a “wrong thermometer”. […]
Objects easy to find and to manipulate (as plasticbotttes and tins) are used here to make expreriences aiming at producing a sence of surprise and delight in students, to stir their interest, get them to repat the experiences gone through, interpret the physical meaning and plan new ones. […]
Spaghetti can make an excellent physics lab dish. Eight ways of using spaghetti to show maths and physics topics in the lab. […]
Amazing experiments, performed with the first electrostatic machines, showed sparks and electric discharges emanating from charged bodies. The use of more efficient equipment also allowed researchers to investigate the properties of electric discharges, even thanks to specially designed devices, such as the paper and the glass perforators. […]
The article presents a review of educational tools available on the Web about the topic of weightlessness […]