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  1. Molecules in Space (1985 Video)

    Producer
    Nick Brenton
    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Discusses interstellar matter, taking an historical approach to the discoveries of molecules in space. Radio telescopes and astronomic spectrometers are seen at work. Taking part in the programme are Dr...

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  2. Curiouser and Curiouser (1980 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Uses a science-fiction setting to illustrate the problem of distinguishing left from right. Discusses the violation of parity and the development of CP-invariance. Illustrates the Lee Yang theory of the...

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  3. Molecular Theory of Matter (1965 Film)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The kinetic theory of matter is demonstrated by showing the diffusion of gases in air, the condensation of steam, the evaporation of liquids, and the transformation of liquids into solids. Brownian movement...

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  4. Magnetic Confinement (1983 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

    Examines the fourth state of matter called plasma and how very hot plasma at temperatures of 100 million degrees can be contained and controlled by magnetic fields.

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  5. Elastomers: Properties and Models (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Examines the physics of elastomeric substances such as rubber and synthetic elastics. Aims to show that, by looking at the statistics and energetics of long-chain molecules, it is possible to account for the...

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  6. Light from Semi-Conductors (1986 Video)

    Producer
    Tony Duggan
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Concerned with the use of modern semi-conductor devices to produce light for fibre-optic communication systems. Using computer animations, discusses some of the more important properties of light-emitting...

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  7. Probing the Structure of Solids (1986 Video)

    Producer
    Tony Duggan
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

    The arrangement of atoms in a solid - ‘atomic architecture’ is one of the most fundamental properties of a solid. Considers the importance of x-ray diffraction patterns and Bragg’s Law with respect to...

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  8. Probing the Structure of Liquids (1985 Video)

    Producer
    Nat Taylor
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Introduces the concept of radial distribution as a way of describing the ordering of the atoms or molecules in a liquid. Shows how the function can be determined in practice by X-ray scattering and neutron...

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  9. Describing Matter: A Macroscopic Approach (1986 Video)

    Producer
    Ted Smith
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

    The PVT (pressure, volume, temperature) surface of any substance provides a wealth of information on its properties in the solid, liquid and gas phases. Illustrates the power and importance of the PVT...

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  10. Superflow (1986 Video)

    Producer
    James Burge
    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

    It has been known since the early part of this century that substances like liquid helium, which can be cooled to very low temperatures (lower than 5 degrees Kelvin), exhibit bizarre behaviour. They appear...

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