At the Frontier

Synopsis

Examines Einstein’s theoretical prediction that light from a star could be bent when passing close to the sun, and recounts the quantitative confirmation of this prediction during the 1919 eclipse of the sun. Examines various aspects of the prediction of gravity waves and gravitons and general relativity.

Series

Understanding Space and Time, Course S357

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduate physics.*

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

Einstein, Albert; relativity theory; space-time concepts

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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