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ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The dynamic behavior of granular matter under vibration puzzles soft matter physicists today, and remains a major branch of modern soft matter research. This research first analyzed a classi…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
We did our research about the principles of a spectrometer and designed a micro spectrometer which twenty five dollars, compact, portable and easy to use. A design that would not be affected…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which the resistance of a material is zero when cooled below a critical temperature TC. High-temperature superconductors hold immense applications includ…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Advances in the field of planetary science, particularly concerning our own solar system, have been dramatic over the last few decades. However, with these copious amounts of new data comes…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are devices that use temperature differentials to generate electricity through the Seebeck effect. Low compatibility and efficiency make implementations of T…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The sound of waves breaking on shore or against an obstruction or jetty is an immediately recognizable sound pattern which could potentially be employed by a sensor system to identify obstru…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network promises world-wide high-speed internet access. With up to 42,000 satellites to be deployed, however, the Starlink satellite network will significantly de…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Acoustic Levitation technology has no material limits. Less receiving, and can move or mix objects without contact. It is an area that is expected to be applicable to various industrial appl…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
This paper is about the foot structure that can improve the harsh driving capacity of walking robot by utilizing the foot structure of Alpine Ibex. Walking robots are used to help transport…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The term “habitable exoplanets” is currently used to describe exoplanets that are in the habitable zone, areas around a star with the right conditions to support liquid water. This project a…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The study, calculation, and cataloging of eclipsing binary systems are being done spectroscopy technique. An expensive way to catalog and classify eclipsing binary star systems because of te…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The bassoon itself was invented in the 17th century, however its predecessors were seen throughout the Middle Ages. In comparison to modern, objectively cheaper and easier instruments such a…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease affecting people who have had repetitive concussive events. In a 2017 study, 99% of former NFL players observ…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The existence of non-luminous mass, known as ‘dark matter’ (DM) poses one of the greatest problems in astrophysics. The proceeding correlational study investigates the existence of DM in S0…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Slosh is unwanted movement of fuel in a tank, and has caused many failed space missions. Slosh occurs during spacecraft launch and in microgravity during maneuvers. NASA and spacecraft devel…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Neutrons constitute highly penetrating, neutral radiation particles with immense impact on a multitude of nuclear related disciplines. Monitoring for neutrons is of fundamental importance. T…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Titanium and titanium alloys are used in modern medicine for making implants. For integration into bone and soft tissues, the surface of the implant has to be the most hydrophilic. If the im…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Dwarf spheroidal satellite galaxies (dSphs) around the Milky Way are the best approaches to dark matter(DM) search and study. They can ultimately provide insight into the merit of the Cold D…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
A chladni's figure is a symmetrical nodal line pattern formed by applying vibration to a uniform solid thin plate to form a two-dimensional standing wave by a specific frequency. It is widel…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Properties of elementary particles and their structure are some of the most discussed recent topics in physics. These particles are now considered as the smallest building blocks of matter i…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The intent of this project is to determine if a diffraction grating spectrometer is able to detect the differences between resin types of plastics. Determining plastic-type is important beca…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The whole of chemistry can be described by the solutions of the Schrödinger equation, but very few analytic solutions exist, and only for very simple systems, therefore solutions for larger…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Using a DSLR camera and an 5-inch telescope, we developed a low cost photometric system. The system is located in Seongnam-si, Korea, and it was in operation for four months. Using the syste…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Acoustic band gap materials are periodic arrangements of scattering materials that harness the properties of waves to create band gaps—areas of space where waves of specific frequencies cann…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
This study aims to prove, using theoretical and experimental methods, that target wireless power transfer (WPT) efficiency can be ensured by utilizing the coupling coefficient among various…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Green Peas are a unique set of galaxies characterized by low mass, low density, and high star formation rate. These properties are shared with Lyman alpha emitters, one of the first types of…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
When analyzing the search pipeline for pulsars, many sub-optimal and inefficient procedures are implemented due to the need for manual data analysis and the presence of physical interference…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
MoS2 monolayers (a single layer of molybdenum disulfide) are one of the most promising materials for future generations. These monolayers have remarkable semiconducting and optical propertie…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
In a collapsed building, a system to find cell phone signals elicited from a cell site simulator could be used to detect and help locate the cell phones of trapped people if the signal canno…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Hypersonic travel provides numerous opportunities for faster travel through the atmosphere. This leads to potential benefits such as fast trade, increased access to space, quicker emergency…