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ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Because of strong absorption of middle infrared (mid-IR) light by organic molecules in human tissue, mid-IR lasers have applications including laser surgery, tissue ablation, non-invasive me…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Caves are found on Earth and some extraterrestrial planets (e.g., Mars) where mineral precipitation and microbial growth allows for the formation and preservation of microbial biosignatures…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Plasmas, such as an aurora borealis or a lightning strike, are a fundamental state of matter that can provide solutions to Earth's greatest challenges. However, this growing field of physics…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
In performing an in-depth statistical analysis of the makeup of existing exoplanet datasets, this project aims to identify an innovative and low cost method for making further strides in exo…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
White dwarfs, remnants of Sun-like stars which have completed their evolution, are one of the most common types of stars in space. Despite this, a full, surviving exoplanet has never been fo…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Supernovae are among the most energetic phenomena in the cosmos, occurring at the end of the life of a massive star. The stellar explosions not only supply the universe with kinetic energy,…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum computers enable to obtain high speeds and great computational powers. They are based on the application of operators on a quantum system. The project investigates how to reproduce t…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Safety is the key to successful space exploration. Away from the surface of the Earth’s magnetosphere, astronauts require artificial shields, both physical and electromagnetic, to protect th…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This research is motivated by a pure curiosity: While mosquitos enjoy bobbing up and down the water surface, why do they never get wet in their legs?- A phenomenon called hydrophobicity. We…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Extraterrestrial gravity is a unique force that impacts Earth’s tides. Measuring the impacts of gravity are most often observed with tides but still require further research to determine the…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Chaos is ubiquitous in nature but hard to study in full generality, making case studies crucial. It is also important in holography, a presumed component of quantum gravity, where it can ide…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Most thermal reduction technology utilizing phase-change materials (PCMs) focuses on employing organic or metallic PCMs, but not both. This study reports a synergistic transient effect –time…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
The rocket equation dictates that the maximum payload a standard rocket can carry is only a few percent due to the extreme need for fuel. Even with modern technologies the energy and cost ef…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
In this work, it is clarified how sound velocity slows down in corrugated pipes. The reduction of sound velocity, in particular, its dependence on geometrical structures of inner corrugation…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The problem of organism protection from damaging impact of new terahertz-radiating devices integrated into practice is as important as a searching of new methods and ways of therapy and main…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This project is an investigation to determine if a Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) can generate excess electrical energy ("Sustainable Energy"); thereby powering itself and an external load…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Silicon is the leading semiconductor material but has inherent limitations such as low band gap and low electron mobility relative to other semiconductors. Metal oxides are currently being s…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Since the first discovery of an exoplanet in 1989, new stellar companion detections have strengthened astronomers’ understanding of the Universe’s origins, components, and future. By utilizi…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The motions of stars and gas contain valuable clues about the distribution of matter inside of their host galaxy. A rotation curve plots the rotational speed of interstellar gas and stars as…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This investigation reports the finding of three new High Mass X-ray Binary (HMXB) candidates using Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) in the central 30 parsecs of the Galactic Ce…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The goal of this project was to determine the most efficient number of fletchings on an arrow, testing to see how a change in this number of fletchings would affect the shooter’s accuracy. I…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Asteroids are generally distant and faint, making exact estimation of their shape and size by direct observation difficult. One way of measuring them indirectly is to time the asteroid as it…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Blazhko effect which is a long-period modulation in amplitude and period of light variations associated with RR Lyrae stars, has bothered several generations of astrophysicists since it was…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
As technology increases in function and ability, threats against security and privacy also grow. The results of this project could better refine the ability of sending undecryptable messages…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
When small drops of Newtonian fluid splash onto solid surfaces, small circular and semicircular touchdown events, dubbed “trickle” events, appear near the edge of the splash when viewed from…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to discover whether coated acoustic guitar strings have less change in note frequency, compared to uncoated acoustic guitar strings, allowing guitar player…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Fuel efficiency and consumption is the most important economic and ecological factor in the transport industry. This study investigates how golf-ball style dents applied on certain areas of…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The hexagon is one of the most useful shapes found in nature. The hexagon is strongest when packed together--think honeycombs--and will shine against compressive forces. It can be predicted…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
We present VIVID, an innovative method for research using 3D technology. Alongside theoretical and experimental studies, one of the useful tools for research in the field of physics is the n…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Recently released data (2017-present) from the Herschel space telescope for both the PACS and SPIRE instruments provides far-infrared (FIR) data to better analyze and identify young stellar…