Technological Advancements and Research

Virginia SOL PHII.9

Explore technological advancements and innovative research in physics fields.

What students need to be able to do

  • Develop and use a model to explain how modern electric power systems operate.
  • Explore topics in modern physics including nuclear, solid state, nanotechnology, superconductivity, the standard model, and dark matter/dark energy and their effects on current technologies.
  • Debate the merits of the pursuit of pure science versus applied science.