Interactive Animations (41)

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http://physicsweb.org/resources/Education/Interactive_experiments/
Editor's Pick Physweb.org - Interactive Experiments Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   A large, annotated list of physics related java applets (also some VRML and Shockwave stuff) available on the net. Also provides a way to join a list devoted to discussions on development and use of java in physics education and research.
   http://physicsweb.org/resources/Education/Interactive_experiments/

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http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/applist/blackbody/black.htm
BlackBody Spectrum Applet Open in a new browser window
   Shows the relation between wavelength, emitted power, and peak wavelength for a blackbody (Planck's function).
   http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/applist/blackbody/black.htm
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
Build a Solar System Open in a new browser window
   A table to help build or draw a scale model of the solar system. Specify the size of the sun and the sizes of and distances between various objects are calculated.
   http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/more_stuff/Applets/Piston/jarapplet.html
Compressing A One-Atom Gas Open in a new browser window
   Shows velocity change of a particle when a piston compresses and expands a narrow cylinder.
   http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/more_stuff/Applets/Piston/jarapplet.html
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/physical/jones/onlibr.mhtml
Contemporary College Physics Simulation Library Open in a new browser window
   A large collection of java applets demonstrating basic to modern physics topics.
   http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/physical/jones/onlibr.mhtml
http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Applets.html
Davidson Physlet Problems Open in a new browser window
   Physics applets plus the source code. Links to other applet sites and authors are here as well.
   http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Applets.html
http://galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/
Galileo and Einstein Open in a new browser window
   Michael Fowler's physics lectures from the University of Virginia. Includes a collection of physics simulations in JAVA and Flash.
   http://galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/
http://wildcat.phys.northwestern.edu/ugrad/vpl/mechanics/planets.html
Gravitational Orbits Open in a new browser window
   Applet demonstrates Kepler's law.
   http://wildcat.phys.northwestern.edu/ugrad/vpl/mechanics/planets.html
http://phya.snu.ac.kr/~kclee/howto/
How To Teach Statistical Thermal Physics In An Introductory Physics Course Open in a new browser window
   Several simulation applets which can be used to teach the statistical foundations of thermal physics in introductory college physics courses. Download applets for free.
   http://phya.snu.ac.kr/~kclee/howto/
http://r0k.us/graphics/SIHwheel.html
Interactive Color Wheel Open in a new browser window
   The SIH wheel is a Java applet that allows a person to view relationships between color (saturation, intensity, and hue) and luma.
   http://r0k.us/graphics/SIHwheel.html
http://www.jracademy.com/~jtucek/physics/physics.html
Interactive Physics Open in a new browser window
   A website that teaches physics through interactive applets.
   http://www.jracademy.com/~jtucek/physics/physics.html
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/applets/Intro_physics/kisalev/
Interactive Physics and Math with Java Open in a new browser window
   A set of more than 20 scientifically accurate educational applets which mostly cover the course of Introductory Physics or material close to it. This site is mirrored a number of places on the net.
   http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/applets/Intro_physics/kisalev/
http://www.engapplets.vt.edu/
Java Applets for Engineering Education Open in a new browser window
   Statics, dynamics and fluid dynamics.
   http://www.engapplets.vt.edu/
http://home.a-city.de/walter.fendt/physengl/physengl.htm
Java Applets on Physics (Java 1.0) Open in a new browser window
   Covers many introductory and intermediate-level topics. Java 1.1 versions available as well.
   http://home.a-city.de/walter.fendt/physengl/physengl.htm
http://eve.physics.ox.ac.uk/Personal/artur/Keble/Quanta/Applets/quantum/quantumapplets.html
Mark's Quantum Mechanics Applets Open in a new browser window
   A collection of sample Java applets which demonstrate various aspects of quantum mechanics, including the Hydrogen atom and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle.
   http://eve.physics.ox.ac.uk/Personal/artur/Keble/Quanta/Applets/quantum/quantumapplets.html
http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/
NTNU Virtual Physics Laboratory Open in a new browser window
   Offers several applets for various areas of physics.
   http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/
http://www2.biglobe.ne.jp/~norimari/e-sciencenori.html
Nori's Physics Page Open in a new browser window
   Java applets and Quicktime movies of physics simulations such as solar system, ideal gas, wave interference, and the Doppler effect.
   http://www2.biglobe.ne.jp/~norimari/e-sciencenori.html
http://www.nuclides.net/applets/radioactive_decay.htm
Nuclides 2000: The Radionuclide Portal Open in a new browser window
   Allows the simulation of the radioactive decay of over 2000 radionuclides using standard colour schemes (Karlsruhe, Strasbourg, General Electric). Basic decay data can be viewed by holding the mouse over a nuclide and consists of half-lives, modes of deca
   http://www.nuclides.net/applets/radioactive_decay.htm
http://www.pbs.org/transistor/interactives/
PBS.org - Transistorized! Web Site Interactives Open in a new browser window
   Features two interactive games related to the development of transitors. The object of the Periodic Puzzle is to line up tiles to match a section of the periodic table of the elem
   http://www.pbs.org/transistor/interactives/
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl
Physics 2000 Open in a new browser window
   An interactive journey through modern physics. Have fun learning visually and conceptually about 20th century science and high-tech devices. Uses java applets.
   http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl
http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/
Physics Flash Animations Open in a new browser window
   Animations sorted by category, and the file size of each animation is included in the listing.
   http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/
http://www.rlgreene.org/illum.html
Physics Illuminations Open in a new browser window
   A collection of Java applets packaged with explanatory text for use as conceptual homework or student self-study in introductory physics.
   http://www.rlgreene.org/illum.html
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
Powers of 10 - Interactive Java Tutorial Open in a new browser window
   Start 10 million light-years from the Milky Way galaxy and wind up face to face with a proton in Florida.
   http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
http://www.ambromley.co.uk/fizz.html
Real Time 3D Physics Simulator Applet Open in a new browser window
   Demonstrates many aspects of Newtonian physics.
   http://www.ambromley.co.uk/fizz.html
http://fergusmurray.members.beeb.net/resonata.htm
Resonata Open in a new browser window
   Wave machine with various parameters, with explanatory text.
   http://fergusmurray.members.beeb.net/resonata.htm
http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Ripple/Ripple_JS.html
Ripple Tank Applet Open in a new browser window
   Two wave sources in a ripple tank. You set the variables and watch it run.
   http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Ripple/Ripple_JS.html
http://www.nat.vu.nl/~harmen/SchroedingerSolver/indexEn.html
SchrodingerSolver Open in a new browser window
   Solves the one dimensional Schrodinger equation in different potentials.
   http://www.nat.vu.nl/~harmen/SchroedingerSolver/indexEn.html
http://oldsite.vislab.usyd.edu.au/photonics/revolution/history/SpectrumTuner/
SpectrumTuner Open in a new browser window
   Allows the user to study the electromagnetic spectrum, converting between units of wavelength, frequency and energy.
   http://oldsite.vislab.usyd.edu.au/photonics/revolution/history/SpectrumTuner/
http://physics.syr.edu/courses/modsim.html
Syracuse Physics Educational Modules and Simulations Open in a new browser window
   A good sampling of ways that science and computing are becoming interactive.
   http://physics.syr.edu/courses/modsim.html
http://www.aip.org/png/html/polevault.html
The Physics of Pole Vaulting Open in a new browser window
   Using very simple physics principles, this program estimates how high you could theoretically vault based on how tall you are and how fast you can run, assuming you had the proper training and optimal efficiency.
   http://www.aip.org/png/html/polevault.html
http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/~elmer/pendulum/
The Pendulum Lab Open in a new browser window
   Examine the dynamics of rigid pendula. Includes explanatory text.
   http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/~elmer/pendulum/
http://www.chem.uci.edu/undergrad/applets/
UCI Chemistry - Applets Open in a new browser window
   Educational applets covering irreversibility, chemical kinetics, the second law of thermodynamics, ideal atmosphere, particle in a box (quantum mechanics) and a monte carlo simulation.
   http://www.chem.uci.edu/undergrad/applets/
http://comp.uark.edu/~jgeabana/java/VectorTest.html
Vector Calculator Open in a new browser window
   Intended to give students a "feel" for vectors in two dimensions. Specifically, it covers components, magnitude and direction, and vector addition.
   http://comp.uark.edu/~jgeabana/java/VectorTest.html
http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/~grichert/sciweb/applets.html
Virtual Labs and Simulations Open in a new browser window
   A collection of links to sites on the web that have computerized simulations of physics principles. Some are Java applets while others require the Flash plugin.
   http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/~grichert/sciweb/applets.html
http://www.phas.ucalgary.ca/physlets/opticalbench.htm
Virtual Optical Bench Open in a new browser window
   Raytracing applet. Lens, mirror, light source, object, and resultant rays to determine the image's characteristics.
   http://www.phas.ucalgary.ca/physlets/opticalbench.htm

Last Updated: 2007-08-10 03:08:19