IST 2420 Web Site

This is the web site for IST 2420, Atoms and Stars, in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Wayne State University

Classroom Computer Models

The models below use NetLogo package from the Northwestern University. The models run as Java applets. You must use a browser that supports Java 1.4.1. (Safari works, IE does not. Mac OS X comes with Safari. Open Safari and set it as your default web browser under Safari/Preferences/General.) On other operating systems, you may obtain the latest Java plugin from Sun's Java site.

For each model, underneath the model section is a section describing the model, how to use it, and what to look for.

• Newtonian Relativity

• Big Bang

• Brownian Motion

• Two-color Gas

Videos

Video showing the audio Doppler Effect for a passing minivan.

• avi format, good for Windows Media Player

• mov format, good for Quicktime

Notes on Labs

• Additional notes on using the string slings in Lab 7 (Specific Gravity)

• Additional notes on using the digital fish scales in Labs 7 and 11

• Labels for Lab boxes - what should be in each box (need to be updated, but not a bad starting point)