Dr. Carlson's Science Theater

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Waves - Episode 26 Jul 05, 2007

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Waves of light, waves of sound, waves of water, waves of fire. Wait, waves of FIRE? Check out the three main categories of waves, and try to guess where waves of fire fit into the mix...
Science Theater Episode 26: Waves

Interview with a Scientist - Erica Carlson Jun 20, 2007

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What does a condensed matter physicist study? Floating magnets for one. In our second interview segment, Dr. Carlson meets Professor Carlson to discuss her research. Prof. Erica Carlson discusses her research on one-dimensional electron gasses (and how it applies to superconductivity!)
Science Theater Interview 03: Erica Carlson

Electricity - Episode 25 Jun 13, 2007

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Electrons and protons are tiny, but they can move large objects! Watch several demonstrations showing the power and behavior of electrons, electricity, and their response to electromagnetic waves.
Science Theater Episode 25: Electricity

Angular Momentum - Episode 24 May 31, 2007

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Ice skaters spin faster by hugging themselves tight, but what does that have to do with riding a bicycle? In both cases, the law of conservation of angular momentum is in effect. Watch a few more angular momentum examples!
Science Theater Episode 24: Angular Momentum

Eddy Currents - Episode 23 May 16, 2007

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Sure, Spiderman can stop a block of falling metal, but so can science! Find out how magnets force electrons to move around in little circles, which can cause a falling piece of metal to slow down and nearly stop. Magnetic brakes on your roller-coaster, anyone?
Science Theater Episode 23: Eddy Currents

Interview Special Part 2 - Daniela Bortoletto Apr 25, 2007

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Prof. Bortoletto gives us a tour of her lab where they construct tiny chips used in particle accelerators to detect high energy particles. You've heard the theory, now see the hardware!
Science Theater Interview 02: Daniela Bortoletto (part 2)

Special! - Interview with a Scientist - Daniela Bortoletto Apr 18, 2007

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Tune in to hear an interview with a real, live high energy physicist! In the first of an occasional series, Dr. Carlson sits down with an actual Physics professor to discuss her research. This week, we meet Prof. Daniela Bortoletto and discuss her search for heavy particles (including the Higgs particle and heavy Quarks).
Science Theater Interview 01: Daniela Bortoletto (part 1)

Shoot the Monkey - Episode 22 Apr 04, 2007

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Dr. Carlson shoots a monkey in this classic demonstration of two dimensional motion. If you want to hit an object that is about to be dropped, do you aim above, at, or below it? The answer is a few short minutes away.
Science Theater Episode 22: Shoot the Monkey
(No animals were harmed in the making of this film...)

Motion in Two Dimensions - Episode 21 Mar 21, 2007

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If you can drop it, you can throw it. Dr. Carlson throws stuff around to show how projectiles fall. (Also known as 2-dimensional motion)
Science Theater Episode 21: Motion in Two Dimensions

Pendulums - Episode 20 Feb 14, 2007

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Dr. Carlson faces down fear and speeding bowling balls in an effort to demonstrate his faith in Physics and Pendulums.
Science Theater Episode 20: Pendulums

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