60 research outputs found
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
No full textPresented at Sonoma State University, October 9, 200
How Telescopes Have Changed Our View of the Universe: Anti-matter Eyes on the Gamma-ray Skies
No full textPresented at Sonoma State University, November 12, 200
Far Out Math
No full textThis inquiry-based math/science curriculum explores the conceptual tools which have enabled scientists and engineers to launch satellites like GLAST into space, and to make sense of the data received. In this curriculum, students will measure, scale, graph and problem solve, using examples derived from GLAST. They will compare quantities as orders of magnitude, become familiar with scientific notation, and develop a concrete understanding of exponents and logarithms; all skills needed to understand the very large and very small quantities characteristic of astronomical observations. The lessons instruct students in logarithms, preparing them for further physical and space science studies. Note: In 2008, GLAST was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi. Educational levels: High school, Informal education
GLAST Launch Fact Sheet
No full textThis four-page color brochure describes the science of NASA’s GLAST mission, as well as providing tables that summarize the instrumental parameters and the mission participants. Note: In 2008, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi. Educational levels: General public
Newton's Laws
No full textThis set of four educational wall-sheets includes Newton's Three Laws and the Law of Gravitation. They include activities that are designed to be displayed as a set on classroom walls. The pre-activity reading featuring the Swift satellite and most activities can be used in middle-school classrooms. Optional extension activities are suitable for advanced middle-school students and students in ninth grade. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
GLAST Launch Lithograph
No full textThis one-page lithograph describes the science of NASA’s GLAST mission and includes a student activity on the back. It is also available for download in PDF format. Note: In 2008, the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi. Educational levels: General public
X-RAY EMISSION FROM COMPACT SOURCES
No full textThis paper presents a review of the physical parameters of neutron stars and black holes that have been derived from X-ray observations. I then explain how these physical parameters can be used to learn about the extreme conditions occurring in regions of strong gravity, and present some recent evidence for relativistic e ects seen in these systems. A glossary of commonly used terms and a short tutorial on the names of X-ray sources are also included. Supported by NSF grant PHYS-9722126 and DOE Contract DE-AC03-76SF00515.
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