Nobel Prize in Physics 2008: Broken Symmetry
Why does our universe exist? If there was just as much antimatter as matter in our universe, it would annihilate without ever getting the chance to form stars, stars galaxies and our own planet Earth. You and everything you touch is made of matter. However, if you were to meet someone made of antimatter and shake their hand, the both of you would annihilate in a blinding flash of light... Read more »
Resources for Educators
PhysicsCentral runs programs for all ages with the goal of making physics fun and interesting for everyone. From coloring books to at home experiments we have something perfect for you and your students to enjoy.
Look for us at upcoming conferences to learn about and participate in Physics Quest 2008 Nicola Tesla and the Electric Fair.
Light
Light is not just that which you can see, it includes electromagnetic waves of all wavelengths, from low energy, long wavelength radio waves. Light particles, called photons, have properties of both particles and waves, a fascinating combination which makes light a very interesting thing to study. With the invention and development of lasers we have gained precise control over light and revolutionized many areas of research and technology.
