Entropy. It's why everything seems to break down and get messy. It is something that comes about when you have lots and lots of little things (like atoms) that can be in several possible "states" (no, not Florida). The more things or more states you have, the more entropy you're going to have. Dr. Carlson has entirely too much fun playing with coins and blocks while he tries to explain how Chemists think of Entropy. (Stay to the end and you'll even see a rubber band, whee!)
Science Theater Episode 39: Entropy
Monday, November 16, 2009
Entropy - Episode 39
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 11/16/2009 03:13:00 PM 13 comments
Labels: blocks, chemistry, demonstration, energy, entropy, k12, mechanics, particle, phase change, physics, quantum, science, scientist, states
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Episode 37
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
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
