Nuclear Physics 1

Synopsis

Introduces basic concepts of nuclear physics. In six 10-minute segments: The Discovery of Radioactivity (research by Faraday, Rontgen, the Curies and Becquerel); Properties of Becquerel rays (includes Rutherford’s experiments on alpha, beta and gamma radiation); Natural Transmutations (isotopes, radioactive decay) Energy from the Nucleus (radioactive decay, conversion of mass to energy; application of Einstein’s theory of relativity); Electrical Energy from Fission; Nuclear Byproducts.

Series

Concepts in Science: Physics, Series

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

A-level or introductory undergraduate physics.

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

nuclear energy; nuclear fission; nuclear physics; nuclear reactors

Production Company

Name

TV Ontario

Web

http://www.tvo.org External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 416 484 2886

Fax

+1 416 484 2896

Address

Box 200
Station Q
Toronto
Ontario
M4T 2T1
Canada

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution