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Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bec: What Is It?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an understandable tutorial which guides the viewer through the innovations which led up to the verification of Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) in 1995. Follow the "Next," link at the bottom of the page to explore the following...
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Article
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Bose Einstein Condensation in Alkali Gas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 14-page document contains advanced information about Bose-Einstein condensation, providing historical background for the topic and explaining how BEC was demonstrated in 1995 by research laboratories. Requires ."pdf," software to...
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Carl Edwin Wieman

For Students 9th - 10th
Carl Edwin Wieman is one of three physicists credited with the discovery of a fifth phase of matter, for which he was awarded a share of the prestigious Nobel Prize in 2001. The recognition capped a distinguished career that began deep...
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Carl E. Wieman Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel e-Museum contains an informative autobiography of Carl E. Wieman, with a particular emphasis on his scientific achievements.
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eBook
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist: Bose Einstein Condensation in Dilute Atomic Vapor

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief introduction to Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) and how it was demonstrated at a laboratory at the NIST.
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Carl E. Wieman

For Students 9th - 10th
This page lists personal research interests, achievements, and publications of Carl E. Wieman.
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Handout
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon Blue Book: Carl E. Wieman

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief biography of nobel prize winner Carl E. Wieman.