Thank You Mr. Edison! History of Electricity in the U.S.
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(5 pp) Prior to the electric light bulb, illumination was by fire from candles, kerosene and oil lamps, and coal-gas jets. With the advent of electricity, the advantages of electric lamps for interior lighting over flickering, sooty, open flames were readily apparent, and demand for electricity skyrocketed. The excitement and enthusiasm over electricity's beginnings could be heard from one coast to the next. (Newspaper accounts are used as reporting tools) Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBebulbR.doc

The Basic Principles of Physics: An Examination of the Contentions of Nineteenth Century Physicist Albert Michelson
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A 4 page examination of Michelson's contention that in regard to physics "most of the grand underlying principles have now been firmly established and that further advances are to be sought chiefly in the rigorous application of these principles to all the phenomena which come under our notice". The author contends that Michelson's contention is still applicable even today. While we continue to make "astonishing" discoveries, we have yet to conclusively demonstrate that the basic physical processes underlying those discoveries significantly deviate from the basic physical principles known by Michelson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPphysic.rtf

THE BIRTH OF A STAR: ASTRONOMY
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This 6 page paper gives an indepth overview of the formation of a star. Examples given from the known universe. NASA, Hubble Telescope findings used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBstars.rtf

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PHYSICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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This 10-page paper discusses the connection between physics and telecommunications, lists a timeline and discusses current applications and future possibilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTphytel.rtf

The Design of Low Voltage Circuits; Precision Rectifiers
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This 60 page paper looks at the design and use high speed precision full wave rectification circuits. The paper includes consideration of current conveyors, current mirrors, the development of the amplifier and the continued validity of these in a digital age and how this has influenced the development and use of these circuits. The paper includes 18 illustrations of circuits and graphs and the bibliography cites 28 sources.
Filename: TEprecui.wps

The Electric Car
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This 5 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars, how they operate, looking at the motor the motor controller and the batteries and also considers the current status of the market for electric cars at this stage of the technology. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEelecar.rtf

The End of the Universe: Trefil's Theories on and Ending Involving Fire Verses Ice
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A 4 page discussion of the question of whether our universe will end in fire or ice. The author reviews the predictions of James S. Trefil to conclude that there is no definitive answer as to whether the universe will ultimately end in fire or ice, only speculation and opinion. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPuniver.rtf

The Great Invention of the Microwave
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A 5 page overview of the invention of the microwave. The author of this paper emphasizes that the microwave is one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. The paper notes the significant steps in the development processes and explains the technology behind the development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmicrow.rtf

The History, Purpose, & Physics Of The Steam Engine
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A complete 10 page overview of the steam engine including its function, purpose, history, and development. The writer is very specific and cites a number of historical people involved in working on this technology. The physics of how steam produces work are explained as is the mechanical operation of various types of steam engines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Steameng.wps

The Holographic Principle
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A 5 page review of the holographic principle. Moving from an explanation using a shadow on the wall as an explanation of this theory, the author progresses to a more technical explanation involving cosmological theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPhologr.rtf

THE LEGACY OF EINSTEIN’S RELATIVITY THEORIES
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This paper examines, in tutorial form, the life of physicist and mathemetician Albert Einstein, and how his findings and theories impacted the scientific community. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTeinste.rtf

The Nature Of Time
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What is time? This 5 page paper attempts to explore the nature of time in terms of the subjective, scientific, religious and philosophical perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTtimels.rtf

The Night Sky: A Simultaneous Window Into the Past and Present
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A 4 page overview of several basic astronomical phenomena. The author explains how eclipses occur and why they are limited to only a few per year. The paper then progresses on to an examination of the contention that when we look to the night sky we are not only seeing the present but also the past. The characteristics of light are used to explain this contention. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPastrn2.rtf

The Physics of Basketball
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the physics of basketball. Both the physics of bouncing the ball as well as shooting hoops are discussed. The advantage of the underhand throw is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA246bkt.rtf