From the internal structures of the Sun, its evolution from creation to death, and its impact on the solar system, specifically the Earth-Sun connection, this course will explore the Physics of our Sun. They will explore such topics as how the Sun shines by burning hydrogen, the radiative and the convection zone of the Sun, how the sun radiates in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, and how it is that sunspots form. Students will also learn how humans have harnessed and utilized the Sun’s energy by employing various experimental techniques. These include engineering a convection oven, analyzing solar data collected via observations through pin-hole cameras, first-hand contact with solar power-operated robots, spectroscopy, exploring UV detection, sundials, and radiometers, and using SOHO data to look at sunspots and track their path as they travel across the sun.
Date(s) & Location(s):
June 11 -
16, 2023
in Durham, NC
Grades Eligible:
Rising
7th
8th
9th
Course Description:
Instructor:
Jacob Brown