Earth Model with Laser Beam Simulating Seismic Ray Paths.

Ryan, John Arthur; Handzus, Thomas Jay, Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ371073

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Earth Model with Laser Beam Simulating Seismic Ray Paths.

Ryan, John Arthur; Handzus, Thomas Jay, Jr.

Journal of Geological Education, v36 n1 p11-14 Jan 1988

Described is a simple device, that uses a laser beam to simulate P waves. It allows students to follow ray paths, reflections and refractions within the earth. Included is a set of exercises that lead students through the steps by which the presence of the outer and inner cores can be recognized. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics, Higher Education, Lasers, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Seismology, Simulation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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