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== Age ==
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| [[Physics]]:
| Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics
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| Grade Range:
| [[Middle School]], [[High School]]
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| Format:
| [[Stage]]
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Middle School, High School
Also known as the [[FRIB Show]], this is a 50 minute scripted show about Nuclear Physics and the construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). This show also incorporates concepts from Astrophysics to better explain the purpose of FRIB, and how it will help us understand the world around us.
 
== Format ==
 
Stage Show, Hands-on


== Materials ==
== Materials ==


    Entire show
This show uses the following demonstrations:
        laptop with slides
        several power cords and power strips
    Intro
        Cosmic ray detector (borrowed from Zach Constan at the cyclotron)
        Black fabric
    Nuclear Physics
        Model nucleus
        Million dot book (may be with QM show stuff)
        meter stick
        slides or poster of the chart of isotopes
    Accelerators
        Slingshot with ping pong ball
        Cathode ray tube (borrowed from the MSU physics department)
        bar magnet (borrowed from the MSU physics department)
        magnetic coil (black plastic ring with cord)
        slide of FRIB accelerator cavities
        piece of superconducting wire (small, in Meissner effect box)
        piece of copper wire which would carry the same amount of current (big, heavy, coated in black plastic)
        pyrex dish
        liquid nitrogen (and appropriate LN2 handling equipment, see Demos.LiquidNitrogen)
        piece of high temperature superconductor (about the size of a quarter, wrapped in scotch tape) (in Meissner effect box)
        small, strong magnet (in Meissner effect box)
        plastic tweezers (in Meissner effect box)
        camera which can be hooked to projector (to show Meissner effect to large audiences
        Model nucleus
        Geiger counter
        Fiestaware or other radioactive sample
        slide of radiation safety badge from the cyclotron
    Conclusion
        balloons
        tin foil
        pins
 
Safety Precautions: Science Theatre demonstrators must keep the safety of themselves and their audience in mind at all times. All Science Theatre demonstrators must have read through the Safety Training page. The ST Safety Box with first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc. should always be available to demonstrators. Always wear safety gloves, glasses, and a labcoat if handling chemicals; always perform potentially dangerous demonstrations at a safe distance from the audience; and always keep a very close eye on any volunteers you call from the audience.
 
When using slingshot or model nucleus, be sure that audience members are not in danger of being hit by projectiles.


Do not touch exposed metal when cathode ray tube is on; it could cause a shock.
* [[Cosmic Rays]]
* [[Atomic Nucleus]]
* [[Accelerators]]
* [[Cathode Ray Tube]]
* [[Meissner Effect]]
* [[Radioactivity]]
* [[Supernova Balloon]]


Follow liquid nitrogen safety procedures when doing the Meissner effect. (See Demos.LiquidNitrogen.)
This show also has the following supplies:


When performing the supernova demo, be sure not to prick the volunteer when popping the balloon.
* Slideshow
* Million Dot Book
* Meter Stick
* Black cloth


Preparation: This show requires some practicing, but with adjustments could be performed by one volunteer or many. To guarentee that the show goes smoothly make sure all volunteers are comfortable with the science explained in their parts.


Also, on the day of the show, arrive at the location early enough to get all demos set up and plugged in, and make sure that the slides and camera for the Meissner effect work with the projector.
== Safety Precautions ==


== Demonstration ==
Please read the sections of the [[Demonstration Safety]] page pertaining to the listed demonstrations before performing this show.


This show incorporates the following demos:
== Demonstration/Why it Works ==


    [[Cosmic Rays]]
There is an accompanying script for this show. contact either the Outreach Coordinator or the Science Theatre Head Director to receive a copy of this script.
    [[Model Nucleus]]
    [[Accelerators]]
    [[Superconductivity]] and the [[Meissner Effect]])
    [[Radioactivity]]
    [[Supernova balloon]]


== What to Say ==
== Additional Information ==


Writeups for each of the constituent demos are in progress. Descriptions of each of them, as well a suggested way of linking them together can be found in Attach:FRIB_show_script.doc. Contact Jessie Muir at jlynnmuir(at)gmail.com for corresponding slides. Using this script, the show lasted about 50 minutes.
* This show is currently being revised and updated.

Latest revision as of 22:00, 19 November 2015

Physics: Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics
Grade Range: Middle School, High School
Format: Stage

Also known as the FRIB Show, this is a 50 minute scripted show about Nuclear Physics and the construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). This show also incorporates concepts from Astrophysics to better explain the purpose of FRIB, and how it will help us understand the world around us.

Materials

This show uses the following demonstrations:

This show also has the following supplies:

  • Slideshow
  • Million Dot Book
  • Meter Stick
  • Black cloth


Safety Precautions

Please read the sections of the Demonstration Safety page pertaining to the listed demonstrations before performing this show.

Demonstration/Why it Works

There is an accompanying script for this show. contact either the Outreach Coordinator or the Science Theatre Head Director to receive a copy of this script.

Additional Information

  • This show is currently being revised and updated.
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