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The Physics of Resonance
A comprehensive set of pages covering all the basics of resonance, from swings to electric resonance.
Electric Resonance
Resonance in AC circuits implies a special frequency determined by the values of the resistance, capacitance and inductance.
Can a singer's voice shatter glass? (resonance)
Find out the truth behind this claim in this article about acoustic resonance from scientific american.
RCL Resonance Circuit
Java applet demonstrating a RLC resonance circuit where the resistance, capacitance and inductance are change along with the frequency.
Resonances of open air columns
Pictorial description of waves in pipes. Includes ability to input information and obtain frequencies. Shows applications in musical instruments.
How Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Works
A brief description of how Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI works and its applications in medicine.
Alfred Kastler
Noble laureate Alfred Kastler (1901 - 1984) was the first to propose a method of investigating Hertzian resonances by optical methods.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This site is part of a text book explaining MRI. The page has links to the rest of the medical museum at the university of Iowa.
The basics of MRI
A comprehensive online book about MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Resonant Frequency
This Hyperphysics page discusses resonance and resonant frequencies. Includes the example of a child's swing.




