Tuesday, June 5, 2012

1109.3720 (Benjamin Farr et al.)

Gravitational-wave Science in the High School Classroom    [PDF]

Benjamin Farr, GionMatthias Schelbert, Laura Trouille
This article describes a set of curriculum modifications designed to integrate gravitational-wave science into a high school physics or astronomy curriculum. Gravitational-wave scientists are on the verge of being able to detect extreme cosmic events, like the merger of two black holes, happening hundreds of millions of light years away. Their work has the potential to propel astronomy into a new era by providing an entirely new means of observing astronomical phenomena. Gravitational-wave science encompasses astrophysics, physics, engineering, and quantum optics. As a result, this curriculum exposes students to the interdisciplinary nature of science. It also provides an authentic context for students to learn about astrophysical sources, data analysis techniques, cutting-edge detector technology, and error analysis.
View original: http://arxiv.org/abs/1109.3720

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