March+23,+2009

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==Pick a few of the topics below that you would be interested in researching for a major project (that will include a 20-30 min presentation in late May). If you have another idea that relates to Physics please ask Mr Green. As a class you can pick one topic for me to do prior to your presentations to see what is expected.==

Your project will include:
 * an article review on an article of your choice (obtain approval for your article prior to doing work)
 * an article review on an article of my choice
 * an audio or video review (your choice, but see me if you need help)
 * document all sources using APA Style
 * Hand in a typed paper of your project.
 * Present a Power Point type presentation of your project to class and answer questions.
 * You will also be marked on questions during other student's presentations.

Ethical issues in Physics

 * An argument for or against the Manhatten Project
 * LHC - should it be used?
 * An argument for or against Nuclear Energy
 * Chernobyl/Three Mile Island as warnings. - Eli Kiriakopoulos

Applied Physics

 * MRI
 * Building a Better Light bulb
 * The Electric Car - Brandon Bailey
 * CERN
 * Expansion of the Universe (Atomic Absorbtion/Emission Spectra)

Physics Theories

 * Special/General Relativity
 * Twin Paradox
 * Quantum Theory
 * Heisenberg uncertainty principle
 * Physics on TV and in the Movies (this one does not quite fit into the format of the others, see Mr Green before deciding upon)
 * Cold Fusion
 * Particle Wave Theory of Light