What Are Good Physics Resources for Superconductivity and Astrophysics Research?

[FcUk]

Good physics sites for...?

Hey guys

I have been given a research assignment which I am finding difficulty finding useful information on some of the questions on the site I've used www.yahoo.com search key words etc... and it asks a number of things which are:

1. Discuss the possible applications ofsuoerconductivity and the effects of these applications on computers, generators and motors, transmission of electricity through power grids and transport inluding the maglev train.

2. Astrophysics

a. Describe the advantages of photoelectric techniques over photographic methods of photometry

b. Assess the impact of improvements in measurement technologies on our understanding of celestial objects

Would anyone happen to know any good sites that i could use to assist with any parts of these questions??

Cheers

Daniel

 

[JohnDubYa]

www.aps.org
www.aip.org
www.merlot.org

 

[M98Ranger]

Hi Daniel,

For your first question on superconductivity, I would recommend checking out the official website of the American Physical Society (APS) which has a section dedicated to superconductivity (https://www.aps.org/programs/education/resources/superconductivity.cfm). This site provides a lot of information on the applications of superconductivity in various fields such as computing, energy, and transportation.

For your second question on astrophysics, a good site to start with would be the website of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (https://www.nasa.gov/). They have a section specifically for astrophysics which covers a wide range of topics and provides updates on the latest research and technology advancements in the field.

Additionally, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) also has a website (https://aas.org/) which offers resources and information on various topics in astrophysics, including photoelectric techniques and advancements in measurement technologies.

I hope these sites will be helpful in your research. Good luck!