Physical Collection (page 3)

Oscillating universe theory, artwork. Also called cyclic models, these theories of the origin and nature of the universe postulate that following the Big Bang there is enough mass to reverse

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Waveforms, abstract artwork
Waveforms. Abstract computer artwork of a surface with a wave rippling through it

Rudi Schneider, aged 14. Rudi Schneider (27 July 1908 - 1957), son of Josef Schneider and brother of Willi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist and Physical Medium

Willi Schneider when young seated with Harry Price. Willi Schneider (1903 - 1971), brother of Rudi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist physical medium investigated by notable psychical

Pe Class / Melton Mobray
Physical Exercise - Fitness class in progress at Sarson School for Girls, Melton Mowbray

Rudi Schneider Seance
Rudi Schneider (centre) - Austrian physical medium - and Harry Price (second right) re- enact their session - London

Handkerchief Knot Test
Test at the National Psychical Laboratory on Rudi Schneider the Austrian spiritualist physical medium. Here, a knot has allegedly been tied paranormally in a handkerchief

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

James Chadwick, British physicist C017 / 7111
James Chadwick (1891-1974), British physicist. Educated in Manchester, Chadwicks research under Rutherford was mainly with alpha particles (helium nuclei)

Werner Heisenberg, German physicist C017 / 7123
Werner Karl Heisenberg (1901-1976), German physicist. Heisenberg was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on a matrix theory of quantum mechanics

Particle collision, artwork C018 / 0942
Particle collision. Computer artwork of particles colliding and splitting to produce smaller particles. This is the process used by particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

Igor Golovin, Soviet nuclear physicist
Igor Nikolaevich Golovin (1913-1997), Soviet nuclear physicist. Golovin worked on the Soviet atomic bomb program, and then later did pioneering work on nuclear fusion

Issac Newton, English physicist
Isaac Newton. Engraving of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). As a mathematician Newton discovered the binomial theorem and developed differential

Alfieri. Army Training. No. 30 Physical Development Centre. Barracks. 1942. 1st May 1942
Alfieri. Army Training. No.30 Physical Development Centre. Barracks. 1942. 1st May 1942

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Tango craze: British ballroom version imagined, 1913
" The tango untangled, and made suitable for use in British ballrooms." The Bystander imagines a sanitised version of the tango, suitable for dancing in respectable British ballrooms

Early morning light on hoodoos at Bryce National Park, Utah

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7664
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

Model of the ATLAS particle detector C017 / 6987
Lego model of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) particle detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory). ATLAS sits around the large hadron collider (LHC) particle accelerator

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

Aurora borealis, Druridge Bay, UK
Aurora borealis, Druridge Bay. Rare view of northern lights over Druridge Bay in Northumberland, UK. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Nils and Aage Bohr in laboratory C016 / 8375
Physicists in a laboratory. Physicists Nils and Aage Bohr being shown an early video-microscope used to study nuclear tracks on photographic emulsions

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Evolution of the yardstick. The oldest yardstick is at bottom, becoming more modern towards the top. Henry VII (1485-1509) and Elizabeth I (1533- 1603)

Oscilloscope displaying white noise. Oscilloscopes use cathode ray tubes to graphically exhibit variations in voltage or electric current

Mstislav Keldysh, Russian physicist
Mstislav Keldysh (1911-1978), Russian mathematician and physicist. Keldysh spent the inter-war years working on better aerodynamical models for aircraft

Kurchatov and colleagues, Leningrad, 1925
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicist, talking to colleagues at the Leningrad Physical-Technical Institute, Leningrad, Russia

Eroded sea arch
Sea arch and a calm sea. This is Durdle Door, near Lulworth Cove in Dorset, UK. A sea arch forms when wave action erodes part of a headland quicker than the rest

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Bose-Einstein condensate simulation. Computer simulation of vortices forming within a spinning Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). A BEC is a state of matter that can arise at very low temperatures

Soap bubbles merging

Molecular orbitals. Computer model of a mixture of molecular orbitals. The electrons in molecules can be arranged in different patterns, giving rise to different energies

Equal volumes of different materials. From left to right are blocks of brass, balsa wood and polystyrene. Although they are the same size

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

Newton meters weighing objects. Newton meters are being used to find the weight of a bunch of keys and a G-clamp. A newton meter uses a spring to measure force, quantifying it in Newtons (N)

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

Sports Day at Countesthorpe Homes, Leicestershire
A group of boys, including some uniformed band members, at the Countesthorpe cottage homes in Leicestershire on their sports day in 1919

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Mediumship / Carancini
Italian physical medium Francesco Carancini demonstrates table-lifting, though bound and seemingly in full light; he was however widely accused of trickery

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Paranormal / Psychokinesis
STANISLAWA TOMCZYK Polish medium, demonstrates PK while under hypnosis, to Ochorowicz at Wisla, Poland, raising small objects

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Apparatus of Dr. Karl von Linde (German physicist (1842 to 1934
XEE4412856 Apparatus of Dr. Karl von Linde (German physicist (1842 to 1934) for air leakening in 1895 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apparatus of Dr)

Ile Saint-Paul, volcanic island in the Indian Ocean (colour litho)
3621003 Ile Saint-Paul, volcanic island in the Indian Ocean (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ile Saint-Paul, volcanic island in the Indian Ocean)

Lumber Jills, Land Girls in Devon, WW1
Lumber Jills, Land Girls in breeches, leggings and hobnailed boots, doing forestry work in Devon during the First World War. 1914-1918

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"Exploring the Physical Realm: From Colour Wheels to Proton Collisions and Beyond" Step into the fascinating world of physics, where mysteries are unraveled and secrets of the universe are revealed. 🌌✨ The colour wheel spins, showcasing a spectrum of hues that captivate our senses. Just like light itself, it reminds us that everything around us is made up of different wavelengths. In the depths of particle collisions at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, we witness an extraordinary event - the discovery of the Higgs boson. The ATLAS detector captures this groundbreaking moment, shedding light on fundamental particles and their interactions. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Marie Curie (1867-1934), a trailblazing scientist who revolutionized our understanding of radioactivity. Her pioneering work paved the way for future discoveries in nuclear physics. Richard Feynman appears before us in caricature form - a brilliant physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and his infectious enthusiasm for science. His legacy continues to inspire generations to explore the wonders of nature. Gaze upon Joseph Wright's masterpiece "The Airpump, " depicting an experiment that symbolizes humanity's quest for knowledge through scientific inquiry. It serves as a reminder that curiosity has always driven our exploration phenomena. As night falls, vibrant streaks dance across dark skies - nature's own celestial spectacle known as Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. This breathtaking phenomenon showcases Earth's interaction with solar winds and magnetic fields. Back at CERN's ATLAS detector, scientists tirelessly search for answers about matter and its origins within our vast Milky Way galaxy. They meticulously study cosmic rays and subatomic particles in pursuit of unlocking profound cosmic truths. Conceptual artwork visualizes the elusive Higgs boson – often referred to as "the God particle. " Its existence confirms theories about mass generation in elementary particles; yet many questions remain unanswered regarding its role in the universe.