ONLINE: Waves – Dive in!

Description

Constantly and everywhere, we are surrounded by waves – even if we can only perceive some of them: water waves, sound waves, earthquake waves, light. However, waves are not only omnipresent in our lives, but are used for a wide variety of applications – in medicine, for communication, when looking into Earth or in navigation. Find out how very different applications make use of the same wave properties. For example, measuring the thickness of a glacier and the ultrasound examination of an unborn baby have much more in common than is apparent at first glance. And the way we use our ears to determine where a sound is coming from is similar to determining a location using GPS. Let yourself be carried away and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of waves – in nature, art, everyday life and research. Note:
This is the online version of the exhibition that was shown in focusTerra at ETH Zurich in 2021-2023. The exhibition is being shown at the Seemuseum Kreuzlingen until 14 April 2024. The contents of the exhibition are also available as in an illustrated book in German and English. It can be ordered via e-mail: info_focusterra@erdw. ethz. ch

Highlights

• Explore the properties of waves in nature and technology
• Online version of the exhibition from ETH Zurich
• Available until April 14, 2024

General Information

The online exhibition 'Waves – Dive in!' delves into the various properties of waves and their applications in everyday life. Originally showcased at focusTerra, ETH Zurich, this exhibition highlights the connections between different wave phenomena and their uses in fields like medicine, communication, and navigation.

Location

Sonneggstrasse 5, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz

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