271 results found for fsu,nhmfl

A review of the properties and behaviour of liquid crystals. Temperature effects.

The importance of electron orbital angular momentum in the Hall, quantum Hall and Meissner - Ochsenfeld effects.

The advantages and problems of organic light emitting diodes. Synthetic polyelectroltye methods are described.

A short presentation discussing the economic disadvantages that Nigerians face and one possible method of attempting to alleviate them. Thomas Rush suggests the use of education to help promote an improved quality of life for the citizens outside of ....

The use of gamma-ray spectroscopy to study the structure of less well-known nuclei.

A7r5 smooth muscle cells cultured on different polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEMU) thin films behaved differently. Cells Adhered and spread well on nafion terminated PEMUs, they attached less and migrated more on poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) te....

The importance of electron orbital angular momentum in the processes that contribute to resistivity.

An introduction to acids and bases using simple kitchen equipment and some 'invisible ink'.

Astrophysics is one of the driving forces behind the study of nuclear reactions and nuclear structure. The FSU Department of Nuclear Physics has the facilities and techniques needed to experimentally explore both of these topics. This video briefly....

Ligand exchange reactions were utilized in the production of aggregation-resistant gold nanoparticles, having an average diameter of 5 nm, comprising a gold core capped with a mixed shell of citrate and zwitterionic ligands. The prepared nanoparticl....

A look at the relationship between art and science with the emphasis on carbon nanotubes and protein fibres. Transmission and scanning electron microscopes.

Review of world energy problems and their possible solutions; A novel use of algae to produce bio-diesel.

Wakulla Springs is dealing high levels of nitrates. These high levels have created a problem foreign local plants and animals. There is also a cosmetic problem due to the over-growth of algae. Smith Sewage Processing Plant, Wastewater Sprayfields, Se....

The experiments in 1985 that uncovered the existence of C-60

A moving address by Harry to the ACS meeting in San Francisco about his colleague and fellow Nobel Prize winner, Richard Smalley.

A discourse about Harry's loves in science, the experiments leading up to the C-60 discovery in 1985 and the host of developments in putting C-60 and nanotubes to good use. Harry's ideas about public perception of science. Good reasons for being a s....

This talk is aimed primarily at young children and expresses my enthusiasm and my love for science. Its an attempt at expressing that Science is fun. I talk about some of the experiments done as part of my graduate work. Strategies for achieving guid....

A brief history of carbon-60 and its developments into useful materials. How can chemistry help move us towards a more sustainable existence.

Discovery of atoms and molecules in interstellar space using spectroscopy and how it expands our ideas of our Earth's make-up.  Discovery of carbon-60 and creative ideas for the future.

A look at what was known when Newton started to develop his theory of gravitation and how he used these ideas and data to make his great forward step

Standard analysis of the relativistic dynamics of scattering on a step potential leads to a paradox that contradicts the standard interpretation of a wave function in nonrelativistic theory. It is shown how is this result obtained by not being carefu....

Standard analysis of the relativistic dynamics of scattering on a step potential leads to a paradox that contradicts the standard interpretation of a wave function in nonrelativistic theory. It is shown how is this result obtained by not being carefu....

A survey of the variety and usefulness of the wide-ranging techniques which incorporate the name spectroscopy.

An 80th birthday presentation to Bill Klemperer at Harvard