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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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Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Nobel Foundation tells the scientific work which earned Louis de Broglie the Nobel Prize in Physics. Here, you can read the Presentation Speech in which Professor C.W. Oseen praises Louis de Broglie's work and de...
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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
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Louis Victor De Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Louis-Victor de Broglie, including a concise review of his studies.
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Handout
Other

Wave Mechanics: Prince Louis De Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of Louis de Broglie's original problem with the wave nature of the electron. With links to his original paper on the subject and an animated graphic of the wave.
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Website
Other

Normandie Web: Prince Louis De Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Louis de Broglie (in French).
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Graphic
Curated OER

Prince Louis De Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of Louis de Broglie's original problem with the wave nature of the electron. With links to his original paper on the subject and an animated graphic of the wave.