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A Short History of Vacuum Terminology and Technology
A description of the relevant work of a number of scientists who are famous for work relating to gases or vacuums.
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How Vacuum Cleaners Work
In its 100-year history, the electric vacuum cleaner has become an indispensable home appliance for most people, and it's obvious why. This site goes through the basic science behind the humble ...
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Man in a near total vacuum
Video telling the story of a man who was accidentally exposed to a vacuum.
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Vacuum Tubes
The conduction of electricity in thin gases in vacuum tubes was the key to the discovery of the electron in 1897.Description of the discovery of Cathode rays.
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How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
An excellent description of how Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) work using heat transfer principles. From HowStuffWorks.com. An extremely good, informative site.
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Why do ion engines need a vacuum to work?
A brief explanation why ion engines need a vacuum
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Electromagnetic Waves
Description of electromagnetic waves, which move energy through empty space (a vacuum), stored as part of an electric and magnetic field.
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Coffee ground physics
Ever thought about how a brick of vacuum packed coffee goes soft as soon as it's opened? Understanding the behaviour of granular materials could help physicists to better understand not only coffee ...
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