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When temperatures get extreme, physics gets a little weird! Show physics scholars the lowest man-made temperature to date, as well as the extreme heat of the Big Bang using a video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains some notable contributors to the study of heat, how scientists achieve extreme temperatures, and why physics as we know it stops working.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to highlight the latest discoveries in temperature or to supplement a study of the effects of temperature on matter
- Use a cool interactive to help learners explore the chilly world of Boze-Einstein condensates
Classroom Considerations
- The resource covers some high-level quantum mechanics topics, so viewers should brush up on the Heisenberg uncertainty principle before watching
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Funny, informative narration makes the video very engaging
- The narrator uses analogies to help viewers understand some of the extreme quantities discussed in the video
Cons
- None