Scientists won the Nobel Prize for detecting gravitational waves
This year’s Physics Nobel Prize goes to Rainer Weiss, Kip Thorne, and Barry Barish for their efforts that helped lead to the first measurement of gravitational waves in 2015 by …
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Tag: Waves
Gravitational waves just helped scientists fill in a gap in the periodic table
Astronomers unlocked one of the universe’s best-kept secrets. Since the ’50s, scientists have wondered: Where do most of the elements in the periodic table come from? We know that elements …
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Sound Waves And Their Sources 2nd Edition 1950 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
more at “Sources of sounds and characteristics of sound waves, shown by means of oscilloscopes and animated diagrams.” NEW VERSION with improved video & sound: Public domain film from the …
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Gravitational waves
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime produced by accelerating massive bodies to Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. In general relativity, gravity manifests itself as massive objects …
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Physics: “Simple Waves” 1959 PSSC John Shive, Bell Laboratories; Physical Science Study Committee
Physical Science Study Committee Films (PSSC) playlist: Physics & Physical Sciences playlist: “John Shive explains that pulse propagation on ropes and slinkies shows elementary characteristics of waves, such as …
Waves Are Powering The Grid In Hawaii
A wave energy converter was just connected to the grid to test the alternative energy source. Subscribe! See more on our website: us on : Like us on :
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Sound Waves in Air 1961 PSSC; Richard Bolt, MIT; Acoustic Lens Demonstration
Physical Science Study Committee Films (PSSC) playlist: Physics & Physical Sciences playlist: “Professor Richard H. Bolt discusses sound wave phenomena, how sound travels, and how it is reflected. The …
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Electromagnetic Radiation: “Electromagnetic Waves” 1961 PSSC George Wolga, MIT; Physics
Physical Science Study Committee Films (PSSC) playlist: Physics & Physical Sciences playlist: “George J. Wolga shows why we believe in the unity of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. He performs experiments …
What are Gravitational Waves? | Fun-Sized Science
The recent announcement that gravitational waves have been detected for the first time is exciting, but what does it mean and why do we care? Read our full explanation of …
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What are gravitational waves
When Albert Einstein predicted that two colliding black holes could cause gravitational waves in the fabric of space, he was sure to mention he never thought we’d confirm the elusive …
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