Inequivalence
... Since both theories of relativity are formulated in the language of differential geometry, every quantity that enters into a relativistic formula should be differentiable to at least the third degree. Yet the continuity of the derivative breaks down at in a collision: collisions are singularities. N ...
... Since both theories of relativity are formulated in the language of differential geometry, every quantity that enters into a relativistic formula should be differentiable to at least the third degree. Yet the continuity of the derivative breaks down at in a collision: collisions are singularities. N ...
Refraction of Light
... • Cherenkov Radiation is an electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle (such as an electron) passes through an insulator at a constant speed greater than the speed of light in that medium. The characteristic blue glow of nuclear reactors is due to Cherenkov radiation. ...
... • Cherenkov Radiation is an electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle (such as an electron) passes through an insulator at a constant speed greater than the speed of light in that medium. The characteristic blue glow of nuclear reactors is due to Cherenkov radiation. ...
dark - The Institute of Mathematical Sciences
... makes a dent in the sheet (bigger objects make deeper dents), and the paths of marbles rolling on the sheet are affected by the presence of these dents. One consequence of Einstein's work is that gravity should even bend the path of a beam of light (visible light, or X-rays, or radio waves, or any o ...
... makes a dent in the sheet (bigger objects make deeper dents), and the paths of marbles rolling on the sheet are affected by the presence of these dents. One consequence of Einstein's work is that gravity should even bend the path of a beam of light (visible light, or X-rays, or radio waves, or any o ...
Lecture 1 - Department of Physics and Astronomy
... Astronomical Unit = distance from the Earth to the Sun Light Year = distance light travels in 1 yr = 9.4 x 1017 cm Parsec = 3.26 light years = 3.08 x 1018 cm Factoid: the nearest star is 1.30 pc or 4.22 light years ...
... Astronomical Unit = distance from the Earth to the Sun Light Year = distance light travels in 1 yr = 9.4 x 1017 cm Parsec = 3.26 light years = 3.08 x 1018 cm Factoid: the nearest star is 1.30 pc or 4.22 light years ...
Powerpoint for today
... 1) Imagine you are far from any source of gravity, in free space, weightless. If you shine a light or throw a ball, it will move in a straight line. ...
... 1) Imagine you are far from any source of gravity, in free space, weightless. If you shine a light or throw a ball, it will move in a straight line. ...
GEOMETRIC OPTICS
... Curvature and focal length of lenses To investigate the effect of the curvature of the surface on the focal length of the lens, you will get to make your own lenses and use the same procedure as for the lenses above. Each group will have a small pan of jello, empty cans of different radii, a plastic ...
... Curvature and focal length of lenses To investigate the effect of the curvature of the surface on the focal length of the lens, you will get to make your own lenses and use the same procedure as for the lenses above. Each group will have a small pan of jello, empty cans of different radii, a plastic ...
Final Exam
... 3, (a) When light travelling in transparent medium 1 is incident upon the interface between it and transparent medium 2, the polarizing angle '(that is, Brewster's angle) is found to be 48.0°. Explain as precisely as you can the circumstances under which light encountering the interface between medi ...
... 3, (a) When light travelling in transparent medium 1 is incident upon the interface between it and transparent medium 2, the polarizing angle '(that is, Brewster's angle) is found to be 48.0°. Explain as precisely as you can the circumstances under which light encountering the interface between medi ...
Triangulation and Spectroscopy In-class Assignment
... This sound effect was first described by Christian Andreas Doppler and is called the Doppler effect. Since light also emanates in wavelengths, this means that the wavelengths can stretch or crunch together depending on the relative position of objects. That said, we don't notice it on daily-life-siz ...
... This sound effect was first described by Christian Andreas Doppler and is called the Doppler effect. Since light also emanates in wavelengths, this means that the wavelengths can stretch or crunch together depending on the relative position of objects. That said, we don't notice it on daily-life-siz ...
Tour of the Galaxy - Shelbyville Central Schools
... This stunning group of galaxies is about 450 million light-years away. Dominated by the cluster's large central elliptical galaxy. The giant elliptical galaxy spans over 100,000 light years and contains about 100 billion stars. ...
... This stunning group of galaxies is about 450 million light-years away. Dominated by the cluster's large central elliptical galaxy. The giant elliptical galaxy spans over 100,000 light years and contains about 100 billion stars. ...
No Slide Title
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
lecture4-Golem
... independent of the mass or composition of an object. Instantaneous force of gravitational attraction between two objects means information about the location of one object would be transmitted to another object instantaneously by changes in the gravitational force. Incorrect predictions for gravitat ...
... independent of the mass or composition of an object. Instantaneous force of gravitational attraction between two objects means information about the location of one object would be transmitted to another object instantaneously by changes in the gravitational force. Incorrect predictions for gravitat ...
Black Hole
... I do not know whether M. Le Verrier is actually the most detestable man in France, but I am quite certain that he is the most detested. A contemporary ...
... I do not know whether M. Le Verrier is actually the most detestable man in France, but I am quite certain that he is the most detested. A contemporary ...
Refraction
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
No Slide Title
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
... These lenses diverge light from a virtual focus. The focal length of a lens is generally NOT half-way between the center of curvature and the vertex of the lens, but it depends on the lens material’s index of refraction and on the shape of the lens. ...
General Relativity for Teachers
... The density means that the spacetime is extremely warped and so the effects are more pronounced. The strong radio signal allowed them to detect the two stars. g) Why aren’t we spiralling into the Sun? We are but the effect is too small to measure. Pulsars are extremely dense neutron stars orbiting r ...
... The density means that the spacetime is extremely warped and so the effects are more pronounced. The strong radio signal allowed them to detect the two stars. g) Why aren’t we spiralling into the Sun? We are but the effect is too small to measure. Pulsars are extremely dense neutron stars orbiting r ...
Teachers Guide - Patrick Tevlin Music
... The density means that the spacetime is extremely warped and so the effects are more pronounced. The strong radio signal allowed them to detect the two stars. g) Why aren’t we spiralling into the Sun? We are but the effect is too small to measure. Pulsars are extremely dense neutron stars orbiting r ...
... The density means that the spacetime is extremely warped and so the effects are more pronounced. The strong radio signal allowed them to detect the two stars. g) Why aren’t we spiralling into the Sun? We are but the effect is too small to measure. Pulsars are extremely dense neutron stars orbiting r ...