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Why study Physics?

Why study Physics?

Why study Physics? The purpose of this brief presentation is Explain what Physics is

Why study Physics? The purpose of this brief presentation is Explain what Physics is To awaken an interest in studying Physics To look at some exciting new discoveries

What is Physics? Physics is the study of the natural world around us

What is Physics? Physics is the study of the natural world around us

What is Physics? We study phenomena from the very small to the very large.

What is Physics? We study phenomena from the very small to the very large.

What is Physics? Very small Quarks and neutrinos A proton is made of three

What is Physics? Very small Quarks and neutrinos A proton is made of three quarks

What is Physics? Very large Astrophysics – black holes and universes There is huge

What is Physics? Very large Astrophysics – black holes and universes There is huge black hole at the center of our galaxy

What is Physics? We study phenomena using virtual worlds and huge machines

What is Physics? We study phenomena using virtual worlds and huge machines

What is Physics? Virtual worlds Climatology – computer models of climate Computer models are

What is Physics? Virtual worlds Climatology – computer models of climate Computer models are used to predict climate change

What is Physics? Huge machines Particle accelerators This particle accelerator is a ring 9

What is Physics? Huge machines Particle accelerators This particle accelerator is a ring 9 km wide and 27 km long

What is Physics? We do research with simple equipment and very expensive equipment

What is Physics? We do research with simple equipment and very expensive equipment

What is Physics? Low cost research Chaos theory – turbulence

What is Physics? Low cost research Chaos theory – turbulence

What is Physics? High cost research Radio astronomy An array of radio telescopes

What is Physics? High cost research Radio astronomy An array of radio telescopes

What is Physics? We do research deep underground and out in space

What is Physics? We do research deep underground and out in space

What is Physics? Deep underground Neutrino telescope Neutrinos are emitted by the sun and

What is Physics? Deep underground Neutrino telescope Neutrinos are emitted by the sun and pass right through the Earth

What is Physics? Out in space International Space Station

What is Physics? Out in space International Space Station

What is Physics? Out in space Observing planets around other stars Direct image of

What is Physics? Out in space Observing planets around other stars Direct image of exoplanets around the star HR 8799

Why is Physics important? So why is Physics important? Physics is fundamental. Principles of

Why is Physics important? So why is Physics important? Physics is fundamental. Principles of Physics are use in many other sciences. Physics teaches us to investigate. Physics helps us appreciate our universe. Physics is the basis for much of technology.

Why is Physics important? Physics is required to understand electronics Surface mounted electronic components

Why is Physics important? Physics is required to understand electronics Surface mounted electronic components

Why is Physics important? Physical principles are used to understand optical fibers used in

Why is Physics important? Physical principles are used to understand optical fibers used in communications

Why is Physics important? Physics is needed to develop better lasers for communications and

Why is Physics important? Physics is needed to develop better lasers for communications and sensors Blue laser

Why is Physics important? Physics is used to develop new materials such as superconductors

Why is Physics important? Physics is used to develop new materials such as superconductors Levitation above superconductor

Why is Physics important? Physics is used to develop better renewable energy sources such

Why is Physics important? Physics is used to develop better renewable energy sources such as more efficient solar cells

Why is Physics important? Physics research is leading to new powerful sources of energy

Why is Physics important? Physics research is leading to new powerful sources of energy like nuclear fusion

What is new in Physics? Nanotechnology which allow building machines and materials at the

What is new in Physics? Nanotechnology which allow building machines and materials at the microscopic level Lab on a chip technology

What is new in Physics? Quantum computing which will allow calculations very much faster

What is new in Physics? Quantum computing which will allow calculations very much faster than existing computers

Some careers in Physics Medicine Engineering Teaching Research … and every citizen needs some

Some careers in Physics Medicine Engineering Teaching Research … and every citizen needs some knowledge of Physics