Virtual Physical Laboratory

Over 430 interactive experiments

The Virtual Physical Laboratory (VPLab) software was created by John Nunn, an NPL scientist who uses thermography to assess sub-surface damage of coatings such as thermal barrier coatings. The interactive experiments can be used by teachers and by pupils individually. It demonstrates physical principles and applications. Although pitched at Physics and Chemistry GCSE, AS/A2 level, the simulations may be of value at other academic levels and areas such as maths and electronics.

The value of VPLab lies in the fact that experiments and demos are facilitated swiftly without the time and cost of equipment set up. Also, pupils can experiment without fear of breaking something and can investigate according to their abilities.

Downloadable demonstration simulators are from the VPLab website

Excerpt from manual including list of simulations