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International Year of Physics 2005

Students understand and appreciate the physical, biological and technological world and have the knowledge and skills to make decisions in relation to it.
Overarching Learning Outcome 7
 
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The International World Year of Physics celebrates the centenary of Einstein's landmark discoveries published in 1905.

His groundbreaking papers on special relativity, the photoelectric effect and Brownian motion influenced the modern interpretation of the physical world
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Many physics societies and departments are planning special events and outreach programs to bring physics to the wider community and celebrate the pioneering work of Albert Einstein.


SPECIAL INTEREST WEBSITES
These websites introduce the work of Einstein and give examples of how physics helps us to understand the world and develop technology to improve our lives.

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International Year of Physics Resources

As well as providing information about Einstein, the following resources explore a range of physics principles that will enable students to appreciate the importance of physics to everyday life and the future of the modern world.

This section provides you with some suggestions of resources that are suitable for this purpose.

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