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ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
While binary systems are discovered often in the search for exoplanets, trinary systems are much less researched. Adding more samples to this underreported category has significant implicati…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Since its detection in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012, the Higgs boson has remained a key element in confirming the standard model (SM) of particle physics. Current research to find…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
With this project we try to broaden the accessibility of quantum computing hardware. In order to achieve that, we designed a quantum computer that is relatively affordable when compared to t…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Star cluster is a group of stars formed at comparatively same period with same distances away from the observers. There are two types – globular and open clusters. This research aimed to cal…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The statement, "It is always darkest just before the Day dawneth", is investigated. Luminous intensity for non-terrestrial sources of visible light (i.e., solar, lunar, and stellar) was meas…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Understanding the formation and evolution of ring galaxies, galaxies with an atypical ring-like structure, will dramatically improve understanding of black holes and galaxy dynamics as a who…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The project was the study of Earth’s bow shock compression ratio. The bow shock is a collisionless shock that occurs when supersonic plasma interacts with planetary objects. The role of bow…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Stepping into a violin shop is quite daunting–the wide selection of these wooden instruments all have a different character awaiting to be unleashed by a player. Unfortunately, it is quite d…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to test whether using the flagstick affects the likelihood of a putt dropping. We engineered a slide/ramp device so that we could get the same exact roll e…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
With the new variant on the rise, and trauma with Covid-19, it has been ever more harder to communicate with the people we love as well as our peers. Whether you have Covid-19 and have to qu…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Due to the New Horizons mission, a lot of questions have risen about Pluto. This project aimed to simulate the process of elements condensing back onto its surface as it revolves away from t…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The advent of space telescopes such as TESS and Kepler has led to transit photometry becoming the most prolific method for finding exoplanets. However, it tends to have a bias towards short…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Although the oscillation of a pendulum in static air has been studied well both theoretically and experimentally, the influence of external forces such as airflow or wind has received less a…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Existing quantum computing algorithms for measuring and preparing quantum systems are able to prepare a system in a single given energy eigenstate or measure the energy of said eigenstate. W…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The mesopause in the Martian atmosphere is the point at which the temperature is the coldest. It also divides the upper and lower atmospheres. In order for scientists to land spacecraft on M…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The Leidenfrost phenomenon is the term given to the phenomena observed when small quantities of a liquid are placed on an extremely hot surface. The purpose of this project is to investigate…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
In this off-world research environment construction “proof of concept” demonstration, lower-cost consumer-grade Oculus Quest virtual reality (VR) hardware employing affordable Spatial metave…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The aim of my research was to evaluate effective building materials for the future exploration of Mars. The greatest threat posed to humans on Mars is the high levels of ionizing radiation o…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
A geomagnetic storm is a disturbance of Earth’s magnetic fields caused by solar wind plasma and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). Even a moderate storm can lead to satellite loss, such as…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum teleportation has the potential to revolutionize cybersecurity and digital communications by enabling completely secure communication. This phenomenon relies on entanglement, one of…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
For the purpose of detecting cosmic ray flux and analyzing its behavior in relationship with latitude, altitude, solar cycle and meteorological conditions I built my own detector. It consist…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Rare concentrations of neutral atomic carbon (C I) in interstellar clouds of high redshift galaxies are excellent tracers of cold molecular clouds, providing a window to understand the condi…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Searching for novel superconductors, in particular those competing with other ordering states, has been at the forefront of condensed matter physics. A new superconductor may attract conside…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Second Award
Superhydrophobicity, a high degree of water repellency, is characterized by a large contact angle between a liquid bead and a surface. Last year's project successfully treated masks with exp…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum control is the technique of using an external influence, such as a shaped laser pulse or an oscillating magnetic field, to manipulate the dynamics of a quantum system. Hamiltonian en…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
Dynamical systems are mathematical models that are used to describe the laws of a natural system. One example of such is the Duncan’s Map which models the Three-Body Problem that entails thr…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The US Energy Information Administration reports that 5% of all energy generated by national power stations is lost to grid infrastructure. Resistance in transmission wires is responsible fo…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
The purpose of this project was to determine which aerodynamic element/s on an F1 car is/are the most important to maximize to achieve the fastest lap possible around the Bahrain Internation…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
When it comes to the temperature of the porridge in the three different-sized bowls, the children’s story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” appears to violate the laws of physics. In this pro…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The habitable zone of a solar system is the range of distances from a star at which water takes a liquid form, therefore supporting life as we know it. This project extends the concept of "h…