Physics in Pictures
Gamma Ray All-Sky Map
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is our high energy eye in orbit keeping a look out for big events in the universe and creating an extensive detailed map in the process. A high energy map of our universe reveals many interesting objects such as pulsars, super-massive black holes and possibly clues to its beginning.
Perfect Spheres to Test Einstein
Einstein is looking at you through a near perfect glass sphere. In fact this is the most precise sphere that humans have ever created. The surface of this little marble is so smooth that any bumps or scratches are no higher than 40 atoms. Cool! But why?
Free Floating Plasma Orb or Squid Ghost
Ghost of discharged capacitor found haunting a glass of water! What could be more scary than that? Try a hot ball of electric plasma.
Laser-Plasma Creates Electro-Optic Shocks
High power laser pulses create shockwaves and bubbles in plasma.
Dust devils on Mars!
What does this image look like to you? Could it be a close up of a tattoo or a lizard's back or even silly putty that was rubbed on a news paper?