Learn how, for centuries, scientists were convinced that solids (as well as decorative patterns like tiling and quilts) could only have certain symmetries – such as square, hexagonal and triangular – and how a new kind of pattern, known as a “quasicrystal,” shatters these restrictions and allows an infinite number of new structures. Prof. Steinhardt shows beautiful patterns and offers a series of geometrical toys and games demonstrating how this barrier was overcome – leading to insights on how to grow perfect “quasicrystals,” and inspiring new materials and technological applications.
Subjects: Physics
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Edward Witten: The Quest for Supersymmetry
Prof. Witten examines key discoveries of 20th century physics such as the detection of antimatter. He then describes how many of today’s leading scientists are working at the high energy frontier in their quest to uncover the quantum structures of space and time. Prof. Witten is one of the world’s pre-eminent string theorists and is widely known for showing how five different variations of string theory belong within a single framework. His awards range from a MacArthur “genius grant” to the Fields Medal – the highest honour in mathematics.
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David C. Lindberg: The Florentine Heretic
Galileo’s campaign on behalf of the modern view of the solar system is one of the most dramatic events in the history of relations between Christianity and science – endlessly portrayed as a battle between theological interests and scientific freedom. But this traditional story is filled with factual errors. And when human fears, rivalries, revenge and the like are taken into account, the story takes on an altogether different cast. In Prof. Lindberg’s retelling, the ideological side of the story is balanced with its richness as a human event.
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Work = Force x Distance
Using practical demonstrations, graphics and footage from the real world, the aim of this video is to get one concept across – W = FD. Topics include Work = Force x Distance; doing work to waste energy; forces in stopping; toughness vs brittleness of metals; power: W/T.
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Seth Lloyd: Programming the Universe
The universe computes: every atom, electron, and elementary particle registers bits of information, and every time two particles collide, those bits are flipped and processed. By ‘hacking’ the computational power of the universe, we can build quantum computers that store and process information at the level of atoms and electrons. This computational capacity underlies the generation of complex systems, and provides insight into the origin of life and its future
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Vectors
Topics include displacement : addition of components; vector vs scalar; velocity, ferry glide, swimming in a rip; force, 3 way tug o war; vector; momentum; acceleration; electric and magnetic field diagrams.
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Science and The City
Larger-than-life science guy Alan Nursall takes science on the road and challenges YOU to learn in a hands-on rodeo of discovery. Experiments any one can do touching on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Meteorology and Technology, Science and the City does it all.
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Teaching Systems – Physics
Cerebellum Teaching Systems are simply the most effective method for students to learn and for teachers to teach. This innovative system covers topics in a fun, fast-paced and engaging manner. Each module includes a video program along with a digital workbook filled with teacher’s guides, classroom notes, quizzes, games and discussion questions. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by the Cerebellum Academic Team of professional scriptwriters, students, professors, actors, comedians and teachers.
This award-winning Teaching System is designed to capture your students’ attention and make your presentation of the critical concepts of Physics come alive!
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Advanced Physics Series
A new series of lecture-demonstrations for senior secondary physics teachers, designed to address difficult concepts and suggest effective ways to present them to students.
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Celebrating Science
A series of public lectures from the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo Ontario. Perimeter Institute brings great thinkers from around the world to Canada to share their ideas on a wide variety of interesting and topical subjects. Each event is tailored for the general public and no mathematical or scientific knowledge is necessary or assumed.
Public Lectures are held at Waterloo Collegiate Institute