Irridescence

Here is a phenomenon that looks similar to a sun dog.  A sun dog has a clear arc-shape to it.  This, however, doesn't have a defined edge to it. So, it is just an area of irridescence, where sunlight is scattered in many directions, creating an area of multiple colors. Taken January 22, 2015.

Pileus Cloud

Here is a picture of a Pileus cloud taken over Ormond Beach on Aug 23, 2014.

Distrail

Here is a distrail taken March 2, 2013 during the Daytona Beach 5k Mutt-Strut along the beach.

PHY 1020 and PHY 1007 tactics

I've been thinking of how I want to teach the PHY 1020 course next semester and, when it comes, the 1007 course in summer 2017. My biggest challenge is that these courses are supposed to teach physics, but not be super math intensive (a contradiction in my mind...). So, what if I teach them how to read an equation more than how to use it? For example, the equation for the forces between two charges says that as the distance increases, the forces decreased at a rate of 1/r^2.

I came up with the following idea. Divide the course into 4-6 segments. In each segment, I'll use the following pattern:
... Basic Principles
... Equations and examples
... Demonstrations
... Class activities
... Quiz/Exam/Summary...Whatever means of testing

In theory, this method gives the students the information they need and the organization to not get lost in the course.

Rainbow - Wed, Sep 2, 2015

Driving across town, I spotted this rainbow. I don't see rainbows very often here, though that may be my fault for not being in the right place at the right time. Regardless, this is one of the most fantastic rainbows I have seen on a while. It even sported a secondary rainbow.

PHY 1054 - Polarization Lab

Here is the setup that I worked on for a Polarization lab.

PHY 1054 - Lab 12 - Optics

​Images of some equipment for General Physics 2 Optics lab (Lab 12).