Parisi, Alfio and Mottram, K. and Kimlin, Michael G. and Wilson, M. and Wollstein, A. (1999) An alternative speed of light measurement experiment for a senior laboratory. Australian Science Teachers' Journal, 45 (4). pp. 51-53. ISSN 0045-0855
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[Abstract]: A simple, time-of-flight experiment utilising readily available equipment is described for use in a senior school Physics laboratory. A modulated laser is employed with measurements, taken over a number of distances. Students obtain a conceptual understanding for the extremely high, but measurable speed of light. The technique of eliminating an unknown constant by making more than one measurement is also introduced. Additionally, students are introduced to the concepts of optics, measurement of very small time intervals, modulation of lasers, waveform generation, fast detectors and data processing.
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| Additional Information: | Deposited with Publisher's permission. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | light, speed, school science experiment, lasers |
| Fields of Research (FOR2008): | 13 Education > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Subjects: | 330000 Education > 330200 Curriculum Studies > 330203 Curriculum Studies - Science Education |
| Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008): | UNSPECIFIED |
| ID Code: | 1198 |
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| Deposited On: | 11 Oct 2007 10:37 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2012 11:44 |
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