Physics Experiment for high school physics relating to University physics research

In summary, the speaker is looking for ideas for a presentation about high level physics research for final year high school students. They suggest discussing coded apertures as an alternative to lenses for imaging systems, or how lasers and holography can provide 3D information of cells and tissues.
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I need to do a presentation at university; relating to high level physics research presented to final year high school students and it needs to include an experiment or demonstration

Any ideas ?
Experiments ?
 
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I think a cool talk would be to talk about how most people just assume that lenses image systems and that's the only imaging technique there is. You could do some research on coded apertures, which can also produce images (though there's a reason why we use lenses for most imaging systems as opposed to coded apertures). Or you could talk about how lasers and holography can give 3D information (that is to say tomographic info) of cells/tissue/etc. Kids like lasers and pictures (I think adults do as well). :)
 

1. What is the purpose of this experiment?

The purpose of this experiment is to introduce high school students to the fundamentals of physics and to give them a glimpse into the types of research being conducted at the university level.

2. What topics in physics will be covered in this experiment?

This experiment will cover concepts such as motion, forces, energy, and electricity. It will also touch on more advanced topics such as quantum mechanics and relativity, providing a bridge between high school and university level physics.

3. What materials and equipment are needed for this experiment?

The materials and equipment needed for this experiment will vary depending on the specific topic being covered. However, common materials include rulers, stopwatches, weights, batteries, and basic lab equipment. The specific requirements will be outlined in the experiment instructions.

4. Can this experiment be replicated at home?

While some aspects of the experiment may be able to be replicated at home, it is best to conduct the experiment in a controlled laboratory setting with proper supervision. This ensures safety and accuracy of results.

5. How does this experiment relate to university physics research?

This experiment serves as an introduction to the types of research being conducted at the university level. It may use similar methods and equipment, and the concepts covered may lay the foundation for more advanced research in the future.

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