A 2010 note by L.J.F. Hermans in Europhysics News suggests a highschool-level problem-solving activity. […]
An alternative solution to the first problem of the Italian national competition for the Physics Olympiads, based on the ‘Equivalence Principle’, is presented as a useful test-bench for all students. Some other questions about the same physical system, suitable for more skilful pupils, […]
In order to inquire about knowledge and awareness of young people about the risks connected with the uses of ionizing radiation, we have submitted to various groups of first year university students a questionnaire. Results obtained are examined, also on the light of the different types of secondary school previously attended. […]
A historical account of the experimental and theoretical developments connected to Planck’s blackbody radiation law. In that law Planck for the first time invoked the ‘quantum of action’ concept and a related universal constant ‘h’. Einstein’s subsequent analysis of the structure of radiation led to the light-quantum hypotesis. […]