Physics tells us that you can't know exactly where you are and where you are going at the same time! Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle explains that you can't measure a particle's exact velocity and location, Dr. Carlson takes on the challenge of explaining it all in this special, third anniversary, episode of...
Science Theater Episode 37:Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Episode 37
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 12/21/2008 08:24:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Heisenberg, momentum, particle, physics, quantum, schroedinger, science, scientist, uncertainty, waves
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A Particle Experiment - Episode 36
Pity the poor high energy particle physicists. In order to perform an experiment, they have to destroy whatever they're looking at. Dr. Carlson explains how experiments on tiny particles are tricky. It's not easy to run experiments on things that are smaller than your tools.
Science Theater Episode 36:A Particle Experiment
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 10/19/2008 09:48:00 PM 2 comments
Labels: electrons, high energy, mechanics, particle, particle accelerator, physics, quantum, science, scientist
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Quantum Mechanics - Episode 35
Can you change reality just by looking at it? Dr. Carlson says no! Watch on to see just what we mean when scientists talk about observers determining reality in this down-to-earth explanation of Quantum Mechanics.
Science Theater Episode 35: Quantum Mechanics
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 5/07/2008 06:56:00 PM 2 comments
Labels: cat, mechanics, particle accelerator, physics, quantum, schroedinger, science
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Brainteaser 02 - A Straight Line
Is the best path between two points a straight line? The second video in our brainteaser series challenges the viewer (you) to predict and explain any differences in the path of two rolling balls. Can you figure it out before the episode is over?
Science Theater Brainteaser 02: A Straight Line
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 4/03/2008 07:31:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: acceleration, brainteaser, gravity, momentum, physics, science, velocity
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Brainteaser 01 - Rolling Uphill
Do you have what it takes to explain science? Try to explain how this object actually rolls uphill in this episode. This video is the first of several Brainteaser episodes where you, the viewer, are presented with a problem and are challenged to explain the science behind the solution by the end of the episode.
Science Theater Brainteaser 01: Rolling Uphill
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 3/19/2008 11:12:00 PM 2 comments
Labels: brainteaser, center of mass, gravity, physics, problem, science
Sunday, March 02, 2008
The Sweat Episode - Episode 34
Yes, he's done freezing by boiling before, but this time Dr. Carlson uses liquid nitrogen, a special tube, and a little water to demonstrate the power of sweat!
Science Theater Episode 34: The Sweat Episode
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 3/02/2008 10:41:00 PM 4 comments
Labels: chemistry, cold, liquid, nitrogen, phase change, physics, science
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Making Clouds - Episode 33
How to make a cloud in a bottle in four easy steps. Dr. Carlson takes on a giant glass ball of green liquid in an attempt to eplain how clouds are formed. In a never-before seen feature, this episode even includes Director's Commentary for the first segment. Yes, it's a feature, not a bug.
Science Theater Episode 33: Making Clouds
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Note, technically this episode is 33b, as it takes the place of The Sweet Spot - Episode 33, removed due to a few mistakes in the science of hitting balls with bats.
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 2/03/2008 11:18:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: cloud formation, cold, expansion, gas, liquid, phase change, physics, science, scientist