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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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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Eric A. Cornell Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an involved autobiography, focusing on Dr. Cornell's development as a scientist.
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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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Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Eric Cornell

For Students 9th - 10th
Born in Palo Alto, California, and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts - homes to Stanford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively - you could say Eric Cornell was destined to become a renowned scientist. And while he...
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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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Graphic
Curated OER

Eric A. Cornell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Eric A. Cornell.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Eric A. Cornell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Eric A. Cornell.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Eric A. Cornell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Eric A. Cornell.