This series of in-class educational resources is designed to help teachers explain a range of important topics in physics. Perimeter Explorations is the product of extensive collaboration between international researchers, Perimeter Institute’s outreach staff and experienced teachers. Each module has been designed with both the expert and novice teacher in mind and has been thoroughly tested in classrooms.
About your host
Dr. Damian Pope is the Senior Manager of Scientific Outreach at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Queensland, Australia, and his area of speciality is quantum physics. He also has extensive experience in explaining the wonders of physics to people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Quantum physics is considered by many to be the single most important advance in our understanding of the universe. This video introduces you to quantum physics via the double-slit experiment and the concept of wave-particle duality.
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Over the last few decades, physicists have come to realize that about 90% of the mass of every galaxy in the universe seems to be made of a mysterious unseen substance called dark matter.
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