Physics & Astronomy

S1501 Ahmed, Faizan Grade 12, Kern County

The Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Spectral Lines of Hydrogen Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Loritz
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1501 Hsu, Andrew Grade 11, Kern County

The Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Spectral Lines of Hydrogen Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Benjamin Loritz
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1501 Reese, Andrew Dean Grade 11, Kern County

The Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Spectral Lines of Hydrogen Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ben Loritz
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

S1502 Bionta, Mina R. Grade 9, Alameda County

Is Sunlight as Dangerous as Laser Light? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Edgar-Lee
School: Livermore High School, Livermore

S1503 Calfee, Alan N. Grade 11, Sacramento County

Category Award
Determining the Characteristics of the Eclipsing Binary Star System V508 Ophiuchi through Observational Astrometry Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. John Fuller
School: Folsom High School, Folsom

S1504 Chirayath, Ved Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Photometric Detection of an Extra-Solar Planetary Transit across the Sun-Like Star HD 209548 Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Hans M. Bozler
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson

S1505 Cronkite-Ratcliff, Collin N. Grade 10, San Mateo County

Time Flies When You're Having Fun Making a Long Story Short Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Goarene Nersesian
School: Menlo-Atherton High School, Atherton

S1506 Eaton, Kelly Grade 9, San Mateo County

Oil Intrusion: How Temperature Affects Diffusion Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rick Longyear
School: Menlo-Atherton High School, Atherton

S1507 Ford, Eric A. Grade 9, Kern County

Music to My Ears: A Fourier Analysis of Sounds Produced by Acoustic and Digital Pianos Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Beverly Hill
School: Burroughs (Sherman E.) High School, Ridgecrest

S1508 Grinstein, Jonathan D. Grade 10, San Diego County

Counting Muon Cosmic Rays from Space Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

S1509 Terry, Forest Reid Grade 10, Ventura County

Optical Properties in Reflective Holograms Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Richard Fleck
School: Cornerstone Christian School, Camarillo

S1509 Hackney, Ryan R. Grade 10, Ventura County

Optical Properties in Reflective Holograms Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Richard Fleck
School: Cornerstone Christian School, Camarillo

S1510 Helmeste, Michael T. Grade 11, Orange County

The Effect of Wave Guide Geometry on Longitudinal Acoustic Waveforms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Glenn Malin
School: University High School, Irvine

S1511 Honda, Ryan J. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Radioactive Absorption Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Shirajian
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles

S1512 Hulme, Randy S. Grade 11, Santa Barbara County

Microwaves: How Cool Are They? Correlation Between Molarities and Temperature Change of Solutions if Heated by Microwav Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Olin Bausback
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara

S1513 Kim, Jeffrey B. Grade 11, Orange County

The Effect of Weighted Force on Fluorescence Emission of Methyl Salicylate through Triboluminescence Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S1514 Kuhn, Michael A. Grade 10, Santa Barbara County

Two Teens, a Laser, and a Garage: The Story of the Ten Dollar Interferometer Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Mark Sherwin
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara

S1514 Price, Spencer E. Grade 10, Santa Barbara County

Two Teens, a Laser, and a Garage: The Story of the Ten Dollar Interferometer Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Mark Sherwin
School: San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara

S1515 Lee, Peter A. Grade 12, Monterey County

Challenging the Theories of Dark Energy and the Expanding Universe with Photon Drag Mechanisms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Lee
School: York School, Monterey

S1516 Mandelshtam, Olga V. Grade 10, Orange County

Category Award
Computer Simulation of van der Waals Clusters Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Barbara Petro
School: University High School, Irvine

S1517 Muirheid, Ashley N. Grade 9, Fresno County

Does the Color of Fabric Influence the Degree of UVR Penetration through Clothing? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Charles Chortanian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno

S1518 Nguyen, Anthony T. Grade 9, Orange County

Thermoacoustics: Creating Sound with Heat Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Charlotte Hall
School: Troy High School, Fullerton

S1519 Nikaien, Laila M. Grade 9, Kern County

Comparison of the Insulating Value of Farm Animal Fats within Warm and Cold Environments Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert Junior/Senior High School, Edwards

S1520 Vickery, Kathryn E. Grade 11, Santa Barbara County

Blocked Frequencies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carole Kepler
School: Cuyama Valley High School, New Cuyama

S1520 Serrano, Daniel J. Grade 11, Santa Barbara County

Blocked Frequencies Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carole Kepler
School: Cuyama Valley High School, New Cuyama

S1521 Shepherd, Cameron J. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Beta and Gamma Scintillation Detection and Assessment of Fluvial Radioactivity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Bolton
School: Claremont High School, Claremont

S1522 Young, Steven Grade 11, Santa Clara County

How Does the Distance between Two Super Magnets in a Magnetohydrodynamic System Affect the Overall Thrust? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Lewis Smith
School: Leigh High School, San Jose