N03 : Operation Stealth: How an Object's Shape and Material Evade Detection By Light Waves


Students Caleb Wong
School IND - Oakville Christian School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 7
Group Group 7 - Physics
Abstract The purpose of this experiment is to test different shapes to see which ones reflect the least light. Some airplanes appear smaller than they are or even disappear on a radar due to their shape and material. In my experiment, I will be substituting radio waves with light waves.
Awards
Group Award Prize
SPIE - The International Society for Optics & Photonics AwardsSPIE Optics & Photonics Science Fair Award - First$ 250
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80