From Nuclei to Neutron Stars: Simple Binding Energy Computer Modelling in the Classroom (Part 1)

Autor/inn/en	Pastore, A.; Romero, A. M.; Diget, C.; Rios, A.; Leech, K.; Stokoe, P.
Titel	From Nuclei to Neutron Stars: Simple Binding Energy Computer Modelling in the Classroom (Part 1)
Quelle	In: Physics Education, 56 (2021) 3, Artikel 035012 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Pastore, A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-9120
Schlagwörter	Science Instruction; Energy; Computer Uses in Education; Teaching Methods; Secondary School Science; Secondary School Students; Spreadsheets; Models; Science Activities; Mathematical Models; Scientific Concepts; Concept Formation; Nuclear Physics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Energie; Computernutzung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Sekundarschüler; Spread sheet; Spredsheets; Spreadsheet; Tabellenkalkulation; Analogiemodell; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Atomphysik; Kernphysik
Abstract	We present a simple activity based on the liquid-drop model which allows secondary school students to explore the uses of mathematical models and gain an intuitive understanding of the concept of binding energy, and in particular the significance of positive binding energy. Using spreadsheets provided as supplementary material, students can perform simple manipulations on the different coefficients of the model to understand the role of each of its five terms. Students can use the spreadsheets to determine model parameters by optimising the agreement with real atomic mass data. This activity can be used as the starting point of a discussion about theoretical models, their validation when it comes to describing experimental data and their predictive power towards unexplored regimes. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01