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Magnetic Source Imaging (MSI)
A text book on the screen which explains the basics of MSI. No animations or graphics but links to other pages which explain similar techniques. Links back to a back to a medical techniques home page.
Fast Marching Methods and Level Set Methods
The site aims to give the reader an understanding of the numerical techniques which can follow the evolution of interfaces, and applications of these methods. These techniques have applications in ...
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Brief description of this very powerful imaging technique.
An Introduction to AES
Auger Electron Spectroscopy is a popular technique for determining the composition of the top few layers of a surface.
Galileo's six year journey
A pictorial explanation of why and how the mission took six years to get there instead of 3. It explains the technique of 'gravity assist'.
Pancake physics to cut batter splatter
Story from the BBC on the formula for the best pancake tossing technique.
Levitation Melting
A company site describing a technique for producing small quantities of conducting material. This is a good applied physics site especially when discussing electromagnetic induction
Electron Diffraction
Electrons are charged, light particles and their penetration into solids is very limited so it is therefore considered to be a surface technique. This site gives a good understanding of electron ...
Ellipsometry and reflectance difference spectroscopy
Basic outline of the two techniques with links to instruments.
Explorescience: Ultrasound: How does it work?
This simulation explores ultrasound imaging as a technique used to see inside an object (such as the human body). The activities explain how image is created. A good simulation for understanding ...

