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Inspiring Innovation 1

This exhibit is suitable for: All

Chaos Demos

Physics Society Chaos is all around us, from the weather to boat wakes. Come see some demonstrations that show what chaos really is and how it works. This is in the same room as the Mechanics Demos. Location: Room 153 This exhibit is suitable for: hs, adult

physics that make a compulsator (compensated pulse alternator) work. This includes a small prototype that shows that it delivers a sharper current spike than an alternator without the compensated coilings. Location: Room 144 This exhibit is suitable for: hs, adult

1932

Civil Engineering Professor Hardy Cross proposes his revolutionary Moment Distribution Method, enabling rapid, safe design of skyscrapers.

E&M Demos

Cloud Chamber

Physics Society The chamber allows you to see cosmic rays. These rays are emitted by the sun and other cosmic sources, but this chamber reveals them. Location: South End of South Lobby This exhibit is suitable for: hs, adult

Physics Society We have put together several small demonstrations using electricity and magnetism including levitation and magnetic coupled oscillators. The Tesla Coil, Compulsator, and Theremin are also in this room. Location: Room 144 This exhibit is suitable for: hs, adult

Compulsator

Lecture Demos

Physics Society Our Project is to determine exactly what goes into the

Physics Van Come sit and relax while enjoying demonstrations by

Something Interesting To Check Out at EOH 2007

This is always one of the biggest hits at EOH! In 50H Everitt Lab you can watch a laser engraving of poker chips with this year’s EOH logo! You can even take it home as a souvenir! Come check it out and get your FREE momento today!

1934

Mechanical Engineering Professor and alumnus Seichi Konzo (MS 1929), designs the first airconditioned house in the world-at 1108 West Stoughton Street, Urbana--and moves his family in to test it.