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A. Einstein: Image and Impact view detail comment email this

"This [Albert] Einstein exhibit contains many pictures, cartoons, voice clips, and essays on Einstein's work on special relativity, [and] Brownian motion." Includes a chronology and a bibliography, information on Einstein's political life, and links to related resources. Also available in Spanish. From the American Institute of Physics.
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/
Topics: Mathematics, Physics
Last updated Jun 13, 2005


Albert Einstein and the World Year of Physics 2005 view detail comment email this

This site commemorates 2005 as the "the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's 'miraculous year.' In 1905 he published three seminal papers describing ideas that have since influenced all of modern physics." It provides links to websites about Einstein, his theories, and related material. Also includes a brief bibliography. From the Arts and Sciences Libraries of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/exhibits/einstein/
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Physics
Last updated Jan 23, 2007


Albert Einstein Online view detail comment email this

This site is a large list of links to sites devoted to Einstein. These cover such topics as his life, quotes, and photographs as well as detailed information on his work. There are quite a few dead and moved links.
http://www.westegg.com/einstein/
Topics: Notable People, Physics
Last updated Oct 1, 2004


Cambridge Relativity view detail comment email this

Information written for the layperson about cosmology, black holes, cosmic strings, inflation, and quantum gravity. There are many photos and a few animations. Additionally, there is a tour of the National Cosmology Supercomputer of the United Kingdom. From the University of Cambridge.
http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gr/public/
Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Physics
Last updated Mar 7, 2004


Einstein Archives Online view detail comment email this

"The first online access to Albert Einstein’s scientific and non-scientific manuscripts held by the Albert Einstein Archives at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and to an extensive Archival Database, constituting the material record of one of the most influential intellects in the modern era." The Finding Aid includes "Einstein's Biographical Timeline." A joint project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the California Institute of Technology.
http://alberteinstein.info/
Topics: Archives, Mathematics, Notable People, Physics
Last updated Oct 1, 2004


Einstein's Big Idea view detail comment email this

Companion website to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nova program about "the story behind the world's most famous equation": energy equals mass times the speed of light squared (E = mc²). The site features an essay explaining this 1905 equation that "says that energy and mass (matter) are interchangeable," information about scientists whose experiments paved the way for Albert Einstein, an audio clip of Einstein explaining the equation, links to related sites, materials for library activities, and much more.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/
Topics: Physics
Last updated Oct 13, 2005


The Elegant Universe view detail comment email this

Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program about string theory (the idea "that the fundamental ingredients of nature are inconceivably tiny strings of energy, whose different modes of vibration underlie everything that happens in the universe") as explained by author-physicist Brian Greene. Includes interviews and articles, information about the film's special effects, interactive features on multidimensional math and supersymmetry, a teacher's guide, and related resources. Note: Contains some dead links.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/
Topics: Energy, Film, Movies, & Video, Physics, Science, Technology
Last updated Jan 4, 2009


Fear of Physics view detail comment email this

An "interactive, highly visual, and non-technical way for you to see the laws of physics in action" designed for teachers and students in middle and high school. Many different simulations demonstrate the concepts of physics. Topics include the Doppler Effect, roller coasters, pendulums, Einstein's theory of relativity, gravity, planets, acceleration, and more. Includes annotated links.
http://www.fearofphysics.com/
Topics: K-12 Education, Physics
Last updated May 11, 2005


Gravity Probe B: Testing Einstein's Universe view detail comment email this

Was Einstein's theory of general relativity correct? Gravity Probe B, a relativity gyroscope experiment co-developed by NASA and Stanford University scientists, will attempt to answer that question. This site includes detailed information about the project, lithographs, a timeline, a FAQ, scientific papers, an image library, a glossary, classroom materials, and related information.
http://einstein.stanford.edu/
Topics: Geography, Physics, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science, Technology, Transportation
Last updated Apr 19, 2004


Kenny Felder's Math and Physics Help Home Page view detail comment email this

Collection of papers that "explain various concepts in math and physics." Topics include partial fractions, a trigonometry review, tips for using Texas Instruments graphing calculators, general relativity, quantum mechanics, entropy, Bell's theorem, and related concepts. From two brothers with backgrounds in math, computer science, and physics.
http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/kenny/home.html
Topics: Mathematics, Musical Instruments, Physics
Last updated Jun 6, 2007


Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik/Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics view detail comment email this

Also known as the Albert Einstein Institute, this German institute studies gravitational physics, "from Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity to quantum gravity and string theory." The site contains publications, information about the institute's research, and related links. Some material in German, but most information available in English.
http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/
Topics: Education, Physics
Last updated Apr 30, 2005


Multimedia Physics Studio view detail comment email this

"A collection of GIF animations and accompanying explanations of major physics concepts ... discussed in a first-year high school physics course." Ideas covered include 1-dimensional kinematics; Newton's Laws; vectors and projectiles; momentum and collisions; work and energy; circular, satellite, and rotational motion; special relativity; static electricity; waves, sound, and light; and ray optics. Related information can also be found at The Physics Classroom , an online tutorial for high school physics. Requires Shockwave and QuickTime.
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/mmedia/
Topics: Physics
Last updated May 11, 2005




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