The Physics of Everyday Life

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The Physics of Everyday Life

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Physics is more than an abstract area of research, it is also a powerful lens through which to view the everyday world. Everyday phenomena, toys and puzzles offer many interesting challenges and some lead to deep, interesting problems, especially in nonlinear science and mathematics. And they remind us why we got into Physics in the first place.

A few topics:

Why do ice cubes sometimes grow spikes?
The physics of the Plasma Car and the Roller Racer, ride-on toys.
Zebra Rock, an interesting example of geological pattern formation.
Dendritic patterns on Mochaware pottery, a startling glazing technique.

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Go to the Nonlinear Physics Group home page

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The Experimental Nonlinear Physics Group, Dept. of Physics, University of Toronto,
60 St. George St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A7. Phone (416) 978 - 6810