Welcome to SPhysix!

SPhysix - Smartphone Physics Experiments with AI - is more than a collection of clever physics experiments. It is a new way of thinking about science, learning, and the tools we already carry in our pockets. With the sensors built into modern smartphones and the analytical capabilities now made accessible by artificial intelligence, a new age of experimentation is possible—one that is personal, portable, and powerful.

Note: In the creation of this book, heavy use was made of Generative AI (ChatGPT 4o). For details please read the preface.

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Table of Contents

Preface

• Welcome
• How To
• Safety First

Part I: The Smartphone

• Smartphone Sensors
• Accessories
• Data Acquisition
• How to Measure
• Apps and Tools

Part II: Math Without Fear

• Making Sense of Data
• Graphs Tell Stories
• Units and Scales
• How to Trust a Number
• AI-Powered Math
• From Curiosity to Equation

Part III: Core Physics

• Mechanics & Motion
• Sound & Waves
• Light, Optics & Vision
• Heat & Thermodynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Electromagnetism
• Radioactivity
• Astronomy
• Modern Physics

Part IV: Other Sciences

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Biophysics
• Environmental Physics
• Information Theory

Part V: Special Topics

• Lab Hacks
• Creative Lab Techniques
• Optical Workbench
• Advanced Projects
• Capstone Ideas

Part VI: Beyond the Lab

• Inquiry Extensions
• Sharing Results
• Your Own Experiments
• Next Steps
• Epilogue

Appendix

• A. Sensor Specs
• B. AI Prompt Library
• C. Safety Guide by Topic
• D. Suggested Equipment
• E. List of Experiments
• F. Glossary of Terms

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