Studying the Physical Basis of Global Warming: Thermal Effects of the Interaction between Radiation and Matter and Greenhouse Effect
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| Title: | Studying the Physical Basis of Global Warming: Thermal Effects of the Interaction between Radiation and Matter and Greenhouse Effect |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Besson, Ugo, De Ambrosis, Anna, Mascheretti, Paolo |
| Source: | European Journal of Physics. Mar 2010 31(2):375-388. |
| Availability: | Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/EJP |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Radiation, Interaction, Climate, Environmental Influences, Science Instruction, College Science, Teacher Education, Optics, Environmental Education, Teaching Methods, Thermodynamics, Physics, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0143-0807/31/2/015 |
| ISSN: | 0143-0807 |
| Abstract: | We present a teaching module dealing with the thermal effects of interaction between radiation and matter, the infrared emission of bodies and the greenhouse effect devoted to university level and teacher education. The module stresses the dependence of the optical properties of materials (transparency, absorptivity and emissivity) on radiation frequency, as a result of interaction between matter and radiation. Multiple experiences are suggested to favour a progressive construction of knowledge on the physical aspects necessary to understand the greenhouse effect and global warming. Some results obtained with university students are briefly reported. (Contains 2 tables, 9 figures, and 2 footnotes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 16 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ873694 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We present a teaching module dealing with the thermal effects of interaction between radiation and matter, the infrared emission of bodies and the greenhouse effect devoted to university level and teacher education. The module stresses the dependence of the optical properties of materials (transparency, absorptivity and emissivity) on radiation frequency, as a result of interaction between matter and radiation. Multiple experiences are suggested to favour a progressive construction of knowledge on the physical aspects necessary to understand the greenhouse effect and global warming. Some results obtained with university students are briefly reported. (Contains 2 tables, 9 figures, and 2 footnotes.) |
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| ISSN: | 0143-0807 |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0143-0807/31/2/015 |
