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Articles<\/h2>\r\n
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Augensen, H. & Woodbury, J. \"The Electromagnetic Spectrum.\" Astronomy<\/em> (June 1982): 6.<\/p>\r\n

Darling, D. \"Spectral Visions: The Long Wavelengths.\" Astronomy<\/em> (August 1984): 16; \"The Short Wavelengths.\" Astronomy<\/em> (September 1984): 14.<\/p>\r\n

Gingerich, O. \"Unlocking the Chemical Secrets of the Cosmos.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (July 1981): 13.<\/p>\r\n

Stencil, R. et al. \"Astronomical Spectroscopy.\" Astronomy<\/em> (June 1978): 6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Websites<\/h2>\r\n

Doppler Effect: http:\/\/www.physicsclassroom.com\/class\/waves\/Lesson-3\/The-Doppler-Effect. A shaking bug and the Doppler Effect explained.<\/p>\r\n

Electromagnetic Spectrum: http:\/\/imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov\/science\/toolbox\/emspectrum1.html. An introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum from NASA\u2019s Imagine the Universe<\/em>; note that you can click the \"Advanced\" button near the top and get a more detailed discussion.<\/p>\r\n

Rainbows: How They Form and How to See Them: http:\/\/www.livescience.com\/30235-rainbows-formation-explainer.html. By meteorologist and amateur astronomer Joe Rao.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Videos<\/h2>\r\n

Doppler Effect: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/spaceinvideos\/Videos\/2014\/07\/Doppler_effect_-_classroom_demonstration_video_VP05. ESA video with Doppler ball demonstration and Doppler effect and satellites (4:48).<\/p>\r\n

How a Prism Works to Make Rainbow Colors: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JGqsi_LDUn0. Short video on how a prism bends light to make a rainbow of colors (2:44).<\/p>\r\n

Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HPcAWNlVl-8. NASA Mission Science<\/em> video tour of the bands of the electromagnetic spectrum (eight short videos).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Introductions to Quantum Mechanics<\/h2>\r\n

Ford, Kenneth. The Quantum World.<\/em> 2004. A well-written recent introduction by a physicist\/educator.<\/p>\r\n

Gribbin, John. In Search of Schroedinger\u2019s Cat.<\/em> 1984. Clear, very basic introduction to the fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics, by a British physicist and science writer.<\/p>\r\n

Rae, Alastair. Quantum Physics: A Beginner\u2019s Guide.<\/em> 2005. Widely praised introduction by a British physicist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"

Articles<\/h2>\n
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Augensen, H. & Woodbury, J. “The Electromagnetic Spectrum.” Astronomy<\/em> (June 1982): 6.<\/p>\n

Darling, D. “Spectral Visions: The Long Wavelengths.” Astronomy<\/em> (August 1984): 16; “The Short Wavelengths.” Astronomy<\/em> (September 1984): 14.<\/p>\n

Gingerich, O. “Unlocking the Chemical Secrets of the Cosmos.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (July 1981): 13.<\/p>\n

Stencil, R. et al. “Astronomical Spectroscopy.” Astronomy<\/em> (June 1978): 6.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Websites<\/h2>\n

Doppler Effect: http:\/\/www.physicsclassroom.com\/class\/waves\/Lesson-3\/The-Doppler-Effect. A shaking bug and the Doppler Effect explained.<\/p>\n

Electromagnetic Spectrum: http:\/\/imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov\/science\/toolbox\/emspectrum1.html. An introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum from NASA\u2019s Imagine the Universe<\/em>; note that you can click the “Advanced” button near the top and get a more detailed discussion.<\/p>\n

Rainbows: How They Form and How to See Them: http:\/\/www.livescience.com\/30235-rainbows-formation-explainer.html. By meteorologist and amateur astronomer Joe Rao.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Videos<\/h2>\n

Doppler Effect: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/spaceinvideos\/Videos\/2014\/07\/Doppler_effect_-_classroom_demonstration_video_VP05. ESA video with Doppler ball demonstration and Doppler effect and satellites (4:48).<\/p>\n

How a Prism Works to Make Rainbow Colors: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JGqsi_LDUn0. Short video on how a prism bends light to make a rainbow of colors (2:44).<\/p>\n

Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HPcAWNlVl-8. NASA Mission Science<\/em> video tour of the bands of the electromagnetic spectrum (eight short videos).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Introductions to Quantum Mechanics<\/h2>\n

Ford, Kenneth. The Quantum World.<\/em> 2004. A well-written recent introduction by a physicist\/educator.<\/p>\n

Gribbin, John. In Search of Schroedinger\u2019s Cat.<\/em> 1984. Clear, very basic introduction to the fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics, by a British physicist and science writer.<\/p>\n

Rae, Alastair. Quantum Physics: A Beginner\u2019s Guide.<\/em> 2005. Widely praised introduction by a British physicist.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t

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