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How Speedy are These Muons?

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Wed, 03/20/2024 - 01:24

In this activity, students use authentic detector data to apply simple 1D kinematics (v=d/t), interpret graphical data, and evaluate measurement uncertainties.

Heisenberg's Laser

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Thu, 02/27/2025 - 14:08

The students will investigate the relationship between uncertainty in momentum and the uncertainty in position and how these relate to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.

Angles and Dimuons

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Fri, 01/19/2024 - 04:09

This activity is based on the data analysis used for World Wide Data Day,

Research Using Coding

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Fri, 11/11/2022 - 02:00

This activity provides techniques for guiding students doing an independent research project.

Introduction to Coding Using Jupyter

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Thu, 03/17/2022 - 03:08

Students will learn the basics of coding using Jupyter style notebooks.

Particle Transformations

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Thu, 10/15/2020 - 03:03

Students discover the rules of particle transformations using transformation diagrams.

Making Tracks II

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Mon, 09/21/2020 - 05:51

Students analyze tracks in a bubble chamber.

Making Tracks I

Submitted by: [Dmroudebush] | Posted: Thu, 09/03/2020 - 08:31

Students analyze tracks in a cloud chamber.

Energy, Momentum, and Mass

Submitted by: [kcecire] | Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 09:31

Students examine data to find how energy, momentum, and mass are related.

Histograms: Uncertainty

Submitted by: [kcecire] | Posted: Fri, 06/28/2019 - 04:57

Students construct histograms, identify the best value to represent the data, and report the uncertainty in their answers.