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Education: Online Resources

Fusion and Plasma Physics


Fusion Energy Education
FuseEdWeb: Fusion Energy Education
A Webby-award-winning site sponsored by LLNL and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory with information and links to the world of fusion and plasma physics.
Contemporary Physics Education Project
Fusion: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source
A comprehensive physics education Website from the Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP), with posters and detailed information on fusion, plasmas, and energy sources. Includes links to other CPEP Websites on nuclear science, fundamental particles and interactions, and the history and fate of the universe.
General Atomics Fusion Education
General Atomics Fusion Education
Fusion education resources for teachers and students from National Ignition Campaign participant General Atomics.
Coalition for Plasma Science
The Coalition for Plasma Science
Basic information about plasmas and a range of resources for teachers and students.
Quest
Super Laser at the NIF Educator Guide
A resource for using QUEST video and audio in the classroom.

Lasers and Photon Science


Quantum Eraser
Do-It-Yourself Quantum Eraser
Scientific American shows how to use a laser pointer and a few other items to build an experiment you can do at home that illustrates the odd phenomenon known as quantum erasure.
Optics for Teens
Optics for Teens
Learn about optics—the "science of light"—on this Website sponsored by the Optical Society of America. Includes experiments, career information, and resources for teachers and students.
Hologram
HoloKids
Holographer Frank DeFreitas explains how to use a laser to make holograms. His Website has a wealth of information on holograms and lasers.
Optics for Kids
Optics for Kids
Interactive activities and resources for students sponsored by Optical Research Associates.
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