| Solving_Einstein\'s_Equations_in_Three_Dimensions This is a Mathematica notebook showing how to plot light cones in two plus one spacetime dimensions with a point mass. |
| The_Special_Theory_of_Relativity Self-tutorial with short essays, questions and answers. |
| Why_Time_is_Absolute,_and_Relative,_But_Never_Universal An article by Vincent Sauvé elaborating upon a materialist view of the absolute and relative nature of time. |
| Wrong__Some_Scientifically_Inaccurate_Claims_Concerning_Cosmology_and_Relativity Easy to understand 'debunking' of some common misconceptions about cosmology and relativity and why they are wrong. |
| Gravity_of_Gravity An experiment at the University of Washington seeks to determine whether the gravitational binding energy of an object generates gravity of its own. (October 26, 1999) |
| Derwent_Innovations_Index An international overview of inventions in chemical, electronic and electrical, and mechanical engineering. Over ten million basic inventions from over 40 authorities. Subscription required. |
| Lemelson-MIT_Program Celebrating inventors who have turned their ideas into accomplishments. |
| Mahi_Consultant_-_The_Art_of_Invention Tips for protecting and marketing an invention. |
| Mandy_Haberman The story of the inventor of the Anywayup Cup and her fight against companies that stole her idea. |
| National_Inventor_Fraud_Center,_Inc_ Information regarding invention marketing companies, from Neustel Law Offices, LTD. |
| Old_Technology Information for collectors and restorers of late 19th and early 20th century technology. |
| A_country_that_innovates Discussing inventions and innovations in Finland. (April 1, 2004) |
| Biomechanical_Engineering_Division Information on admissions, degree programs, courses, facilities and laboratories. Stanford University, U.S. |
| Biomechanics_Classes_on_the_Web A resource for faculty and students who are interested in biomechanics classes. Includes information on animal biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and related subjects, plus textbooks and related l |
| Cummings_Engineering_-_Specializing_in_Biomechanics Consulting firm specializing in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, animation and exhibit preparation for plaintiff and defense attorneys including criminal and insurance companies. |
| Fossil_Biomechanics Current research into the biomechanics of fossil sea scorpions (eurypterids). |
| Human_Biomechanics_Course Lecture and laboratory notes, assignments, interactive simulations, and related links. St. Francis Xavier University, Canada. |
| Human_Lab_Sports Distributors of CD based sport biomechanics programs, designed to improve the performance of golfers, runners and cyclists. |
| International_College_of_Biomechanics Provides practical training in assessment procedures and treatments. Contains list of courses. New South Wales, Australia. |
| Motion_Analysis_Research_and_Rehabilitation_Center Offers services and research to sports, physiotherapy, legal and industrial clients. University College Worcester, U.K. |
| Orthopaedic_Biomechanics Detailed information on biomechanics of the muskuloskeletal system relevant to everyday orthopaedic practice. Includes short paper review, bibliography, news and related links. |
| AWC_Electronics Resources for basic stamp programming and accessories, tutorials, projects, with a basic stamp FAQ. |
| BASIC_Stamp PIC16/17 Microcontroller |
| Basic_Stamp_2 Tutorial and Applications. Sadly only for the BASIC stamp 2. |
| Basic_Stamp_Microcontroller_Projects Basic Stamp, Pic microcontroller projects, BASIC stamp books |
| Eric\'s_PIC_Page Nice reference page. |
| HVW_Technologies_Inc_ A distributor of BASIC Stamp, development tools and software. They also have a download section about PICs. |
| Instructions_for_Microcontroller_Beginner_Kit Tutorial for those who know nothing about electronics and want to learn from the beginning. |
| LOSA Text files describing Stamp applications (List Of Stamp Application) |
| OOPIC How to use the OOPIC microcontroller. OOPic is an acronym for Object-Oriented Programmable Integrated Circuit. |
| Parallax,_Inc_ Basic stamp supplier. |
| Peter_Anderson_-_Embedded_Processor_Control Embedded processor control using a PC parallel port, Parallax Basic Stamp BS2 and BS2SX and Microchip PICs. Inexpensive books, starter packages, data loggers, temperature measurement, weather measurem |
| PIC16C5x_Disassembler DIS16 - PIC16C5x microcontroller family disassembler. |
| The_PICList A collection of people interested in the Microchip PIC processor. |
| Table_of_Contents_for_Basic_Stamp Table of Contents for the book Basic Stamp by Kuhnel and Zahnert |
| Warburton_Technology BASIC Stamp computers, PIC microcontrollers, PicBasic compilers, PIC programmers, motion control systems, modules, components, development tools, embedded technology design and development service. |
| Canadian_Nuclear_FAQ Unofficial and privately-maintained list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding CANDU reactors and nuclear power generation in Canada. Includes technical and waste management information, cost |
| FEPC__Japan\'s_Nuclear_Power_Program Detailed review of the nuclear energy industry in Japan by the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC). Describes fuel cycle, energy strategy and future plans for the sector. |
| Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Nuclear_Energy Discussion and FAQ from the Formal Reasoning Group (FRG) about nuclear energy sustainability. |
| German_Atomic_Forum Private non-profit association of companies, institutions and private individuals supporting the peaceful utilisation of nuclear power. Includes news, publications and information on Germany's nuclear |
Topic
Description
Author
Format
Special Theory of Relativity: html
pdf
The Special Relativity document by Professor Key that is the next
listing largely concentrates on the effects predicted by the theory,
such as time dilation, length contraction, etc. This document is considerably
longer than Professor Key's, and tends to concentrate more on the
worldview suggested by the theory. (157k/310k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
Special Theory of Relativity
A discussion of the postulates of special relativity and their consequences,
from a first year physics course that uses minimal mathematics; the
entire set of materials from the course is available by clicking here.
(119k)
Anthony W. Key
html
Inertial Frames of Reference html
pdf
A brief summary of the concept of Inertial Frames of Reference in
Newtonian and Einsteinian Physics. (25k/35k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
Mass-Energy Equivalence html pdf
A "small" document discussing how
E = mc2 arises in the Special Theory of Relativity.
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
Mass-Energy Equivalence - technical
This document discusses much of the same material as the previous one, but is written for physicists. (66k)
Jason Harlow and David M. Harrison
pdf
General Theory of Relativity: html
pdf
Similar to the two Special Relativity documents, there are two General
Relativity documents in the bookshelf. This one concentrates more
on the worldview demanded by the theory, while Professor Key's concentrates
more on the effects predicted by the theory. (121k/170k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
General Theory of Relativity
A discussion of the general theory of relativity, from a first year
physics course that uses minimal mathematics; the entire set of materials
from the course is available by clicking here. (216k)
Anthony W. Key
html
Gravitational Time Dilation, a Derivation html
pdf
A non-mathematical derivation of the fact that clocks in gravitational
fields run slow. (23k/37k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
Big Bang Cosmology html
pdf
A brief discussion of the Standard Hot Big Bang Model of cosmology.
(70k/90k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
Black Holes html
pdf
Course notes from a one-hour class on black holes for upper-year
liberal arts students. (78k/90k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
The Science of Hawking
An overview of Stephen Hawking's contributions to black hole thermodynamics
and cosmology. Originally written for a non-technical audience, it
also includes a Primer on General Relativity and Cosmology.
(32k)
Pekka K. Sinervo
html
Black Hole Thermodynamics html
pdf
Course notes from a one-hour class on black hole thermodynamics
for upper-year liberal arts students. (25k./47k)
David M. Harrison
html and pdf
What is the Universe Made
Of?
A discussion of the role of elementary particle physics in the study
of cosmology. This are slides of a talk given to University of Toronto
summer research undergraduate students in 1999. (2.5M)
Robert S. Orr
pdf
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David M. Harrison
