Welcome to Atomic Physics 101!
Don't know much about physics? No problem - Find out what you want to know on a tour of atomic discovery, on an exploration of 3-D models, or by reading biographies of atomic physicists. Explore the atomic universe!

	History of Discovery
	Our knowledge of the atom is the result of several centuries of research.  Learn how the scientists began by trying to 'weigh' atoms and finished with a detailed model of the atom.
	Models of the Atom
	Models of the atom have changed each time we make a discovery.  View the various models of the atom, from the Plum Pudding Model to the up-to-date Quantum Model.
	Biographies
	Discoveries about the atom are made by people.  Meet the individuals who have contributed to our knowledge of the universe of the atom.
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