{"title":"Modelling radioactive decay series phenomenon involving first order differential equation and visualizing solutions using open-source software XCOS","authors":"R. Menon, Maya Verma, Divya Haridas, Amit Tanwar","doi":"10.1142/s2661339524500057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339524500057","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparing central force formulation in Newtonian and Special theory of relativity","authors":"Yusmantoro","doi":"10.1142/s2661339524500045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339524500045","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"39 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140716224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phase-space and Dissipation Studies of the Dancing Wing Nut","authors":"J. M. T. Thompson","doi":"10.1142/s2661339524200014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339524200014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"51 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140356345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Matrix Mechanics of a Particle in a One-Dimensional Infinite Square Well","authors":"V. Vedral","doi":"10.1142/s2661339524200026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339524200026","url":null,"abstract":"We solve the infinite potential well problem using the methods of Heisenberg's matrix mechanics. In addition to being of educational value, the matrix mechanics allows us to deal with various unphysical issues caused by this potential in a seemingly unproblematic fashion. We also show how to treat many particles within this representation.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":" 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140392178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Letter on the International Science Youth Forum: Celebrating a Community of Young Science Talents that Connects, Collaborates and Communicates","authors":"Yong Leng Kelvin Tan","doi":"10.1142/s2661339523970016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339523970016","url":null,"abstract":"The nurturing of top young science talents remains vital in helping to mitigate current and future global challenges. Written in the form of a letter, this paper chronicles the major activities of the International Science Youth Forum, an annual event held in Singapore where top young science talents from across the world have the opportunity to interact with Nobel Laureates and other eminent scientists. Reflections of the student and educators who participated in this event are also documented, and it is hoped that their experiences can pave the way for other similar activities to be organized worldwide.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"35 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139189809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surprising Outcome of Newtonian Dynamics","authors":"Friedrich Pfeiffer, J. M. T. Thompson","doi":"10.1142/s266133952350018x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s266133952350018x","url":null,"abstract":"Chain fountains represent a phenomenon characterized by a couple of open questions, and that in spite of a considerable body of literature and the research efforts behind them. This paper gives some overview with respect to the dynamics and mathematics and discusses the main issues of solved and unsolved aspects of the problem.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"406 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139195389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reimagining Education: Engaging High-Performing Students in Physics Through Toy-Based Learning","authors":"Akhil Chandran Nair, Bernard Ricardo","doi":"10.1142/s2661339523500166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339523500166","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the use of physics toys as an innovative tool in high school education to bring abstract theories to life and stimulate student curiosity. These educational aids engage students, make complex principles tangible, and promote active learning. Our investigation includes examples from the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science in Singapore, demonstrating that physics toys enhance understanding and critical thinking across a range of student abilities. We conclude that integrating toys into physics education offers a dynamic and interactive approach that not only enriches the learning experience but also fosters the development of future innovative thinkers and problem solvers.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139187900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. R. Talgeri, J. X. Neo, H. H. Ronn Tan, Y. Ma, J. X. Eer, Z. Y. Chong, J. H. Kuang, J. N. Lim, S. C. Cindy Ng, A. Yang, A. H. Chan
{"title":"Demonstrating Einstein’s Time Dilation Using Simple Muon Detectors","authors":"R. R. Talgeri, J. X. Neo, H. H. Ronn Tan, Y. Ma, J. X. Eer, Z. Y. Chong, J. H. Kuang, J. N. Lim, S. C. Cindy Ng, A. Yang, A. H. Chan","doi":"10.1142/s2661339523500154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339523500154","url":null,"abstract":"Einstein’s theory of special relativity is one of the topics taught in undergraduate university physics courses. As undergraduates rarely have the opportunity to collect data and verify the concepts of Special Relativity, namely time dilation and length contraction, this paper aims to serve as a detailed instructional manual (self-contained) as well as provide insights from the undergraduates’ point of view on how to use a muon detector to collect data at various locations and altitudes in order to experimentally verify the aforementioned concepts. This experimental element enhances and complements the understanding of Special Relativity. The desktop muon detector used — the CosmicWatch Desktop Muon Detector V2 — was developed by the Department of Physics at Massachusetts Institution of Technology.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139190632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nimmi Singh, Harshit Mithal, Kunsh Bhagat, Inderpreet Singh, P. Arun
{"title":"Simple Experiment to Show Gravity Does Not Affect the Velocity of Sound","authors":"Nimmi Singh, Harshit Mithal, Kunsh Bhagat, Inderpreet Singh, P. Arun","doi":"10.1142/s2661339523500191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s2661339523500191","url":null,"abstract":"In the present work, we have designed an electronic setup to experimentally verify that gravity does not directly affect the velocity of sound as stated by Lord Rayleigh. For this purpose, we have designed a setup comprising of two sensors namely ultrasonic sensor and accelerometer and a microcontroller Raspberry Pi to determine the values of sound velocity and acceleration due to gravity. The setup was then carefully enclosed in a box with bubble pack and dropped from a height of [Formula: see text]. At this height, there is no variation in air pressure and density, thus, the only parameter which is being varied is acceleration due to gravity. Under the free fall condition, the Raspberry Pi was programmed to control the working of both the sensors and store their responses in the memory card. The results show that the acceleration due to gravity acting upon the setup becomes negligible soon after it is dropped but the velocity of sound remains unaffected.","PeriodicalId":112108,"journal":{"name":"The Physics Educator","volume":"156 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139193102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}