We will follow the PIRA (Physics Instructional Resource Association) classification scheme, as it seems to allow for the most flexability for adding new demonstrations and is generally being followed by other institutions. The PIRA link below is also a good place to get ideas for new demonstrations.
 
 

Topical outline of demonstrations
How to get a demonstration for your class
New demonstrations
Physics department home page
Physics museum
Physics library
PIRA demonstration bibliography
 
 
 

Topical Outline

1.  Mechanics
        1A. Measurement
        1C. Motion in One Dimension
        1D. Motion in Two Dimensions
        1E. Relative Motion
        1F. Newton's First Law
        1G. Newton's Second Law
        1H. Newton's Third Law
        1J. Statics Of Rigid Bodies
        1K. Applications of Newton's Laws
        1L. Gravity
        1M. Work and Energy
        1N. Linear Momentum
        1Q. Rotational Dynamics
        1R. Properties of Matter
2.  Fluid Mechanics
        2A. Surface Tension
        2B. Statics of Fluids
        2C. Dynamics of Fluids
3. Oscillations and Waves
        3A. Oscillations
        3B. Wave Motion
        3C. Acoustics
        3D. Instruments
        3E. Sound Reproduction
4.  Thermodynamics
        4A. Thermal Properties of Matter
        4B. Heat and the First Law
        4C. Change of State
        4D. Kinetic Theory
        4E. Gas Law
        4F. Entropy and the Second Law
5.  Electricity and Magnetism
        5A. Electrostatics
        5B. Electric Fields and Potential
        5C. Capacitance
        5D. Resistance
        5E. Electromotive Force and Current
        5F. DC Circuits
        5G. Magnetic Materials
        5H. Magnetic Fields and Forces
        5J. Inductance
        5K. Electromagnetic Induction
        5M. Semiconductors and Tubes
        5N. Electromagnetic Radiation
6.  Optics
        6A. Geometrical Optics
        6B. Photometry
        6C. Diffraction
        6D. Interference
        6E.
        6F. Color
        6H. Polarization
        6J. The Eye
        6Q. Modern Optics
7.  Modern Physics
        7A. Quantum Effects
        7B. Atomic Physics
        7D. Nuclear Physics
        7E. Elementary Particles
        7F. Relativity
8.  Astronomy
        8A. Planetary Astronomy
        8B. Stellar Astronomy
        8C. Cosmology
9.  Equipment
        9A. Support Systems
        9B. Electronic
        9C. Mechanical