Hot Topic - Cool Science - The Basics of Heat Transfer
Heat energy is one of the most essential types of energy for all life on Earth, affecting all aspects of our existence. From the tremendous amounts of thermal energy radiated by our nearest star, the sun, to the cozy warmth you feel when holding a mug of hot coffee or tea, heat energy is a fundamental and indispensable part of our daily routines. In this fast-paced and highly interactive presentation, Kevin will use a variety of fun and exciting demonstrations to help you intuitively understand the origins of heat energy, how heat energy is transferred from one location to another, and the myriads of ways infrared cameras are used by scientists, firefighters, and other professionals to help them do their jobs by “seeing” heat energy. In addition to learning the basic science of heat, you will learn why the inside of a car gets so hot on a summer day, how rattlesnakes hunt their prey, and will see what you look like through the lens of an infrared camera.