We handle school demonstrations, community events, science fairs and more. On the Move to come to your area. Edgerton is credited with inventing the Strobe Light, High Speed and flash photography and Side Scan Sonar. He was also an inspiring teacher and encouraged young scientists and technologists for almost 50 years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Through all of his accomplishments he never lost touch with his roots in Nebraska, making frequent trips to Aurora to check on his farm and share his experiences with people of all ages.
Demonstration involves using strobe lights to stop the action of things moving at high speeds.
Audience participation in demonstrations involving visual imagery and optical illusions. This is a 45 minute demonstration on the properties of Dry Ice and Liquid nitrogen. Audience participation in demonstrations involving physical and chemical changes and the incredible freezing power of supercold substances. Best done indoors on a carpeted surface as bubbles are very sensitive to humidity and wind. Participants will learn the difference between volts, amps, and watts.