Modern Physics

Relativity and quantum mechanics.

Resources in this category:

Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe
http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/

Discover what antimatter is and learn about its history. Also find out where it is made and how it is already part of our lives. The Kid's Corner offers an explanation of antimatter for younger readers.

Heisenberg / Uncertainty Principle - Werner Heisenberg and the Uncertainty Principle
http://www.aip.org/history/heisenberg/

"This exhibit is based on the book by David Cassidy, Uncertainty: The Life and Science of Werner Heisenberg." It covers topics such as, Heisenberg's Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Uncertainty principle," Political Life, and Personal Life and Career. It includes pictures and audio clips of Heisenberg speaking about the Uncertainty Principle.

Hyperphysics
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hph.html

Hyperphysics presents the interrelationships between various fields of physics with explanations of key concepts. The site has been designed to be highly interactive, providing numerous visual and textual hyperlinks. Links to helpful tools are provided. Developed at Georgia State University.

Many Worlds FAQ
http://www.anthropic-principle.com/preprints/manyworlds.html

"This FAQ shows how quantum paradoxes are resolved by the 'many-worlds' interpretation or metatheory of quantum mechanics."

Motion and Forces
http://pdg.lbl.gov/~aerzber/aps_motion.html

A collection of links to demonstrations and lessons to aid in understanding of the mechanics of forces and motion. Many other interesting physics links as well. Hosted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

The Physics Classroom (Glenbrook South High School)
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html

The Physics Classroom includes a comprehensive and extensive online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Spacetime Wrinkles
http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/NumRelHome.html

Information about Einstein's General and Special theories of relativity and how they relate to space-time. Includes an extensive glossary.

Eric Weisstein's World of Physics
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/

An electronic encyclopedia of physics topics, including numerous links, explanations, equations. Topics are searchable, or users can browse links.