Questions and Answers
Questions are an important part of the scientific process and, over the years, hundreds of people have sent their questions to us. Listed below are some of the most common, and most interesting, questions visitors to our site have asked. A special thanks to all of the staff members who have taken the time to help answer these questions. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Atoms, Elements and Molecules
Since Jefferson Lab is a nuclear physics research facility, it isn't surprising that we're often asked questions about atoms. We've selected the most common questions from the main archive and have listed them here for your convenience.
Complete Question Archive
Atoms and Matter
Elements and the Periodic Table
Electricity and Magnetism
History of Science
Scientific Math
Radiation and Radioactivity
Energy
If energy is formed by a generator, how does the generator form the energy? Do rotating magnets create energy? Where can I find more information on this subject? |
Lasers and Light
My science fair project is on how prisms separate light. What is light made of? | Can you use light to push light? Is possible to make a real light saber like in the Star Wars movies? |
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Scientific Instruments and Experimentation
What is an accelerator operator? What process do you go through before you start the experiments? Do you use a hypothesis? | How did you make the detectors work in Halls A, B and C? |
Miscellaneous Questions
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