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Lightning, an example of a natural capacitor
A fast moving animation showing charge separation and lightning between storm clouds and the ground
Scattering of light in the atmosphere
Find out how light scattering makes the sky blue and clouds white.
Observing the world of particles
Introduction to earlier particle detectors including nuclear emulsions, cloud, bubble, and multiwire chambers.
Cloud In A Bottle - Physics to go
An experiment from our Physics To Go series about condensation. All you need is a plastic bottle with cap, water and a match.
Cloud in a Glass - Marvin and Milo
A Marvin and Milo activity about condensation. All you need is a pint glass, small bowl, hot water, ice and aerosol spray (eg deodorant).
Lightning
Models for the charge buildup which leads to lightning discharges suggest a buildup of a strong negative charge layer near the bottom of the cloud and the formation of a positive ground shadow
Lord Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett
Lord Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett (1897 - 1974) work was focused on cosmic rays and he helped designed a counter-controlled cloud chamber, a brilliant invention which managed to make cosmic rays ...