Principles of X-Rays, The

Synopsis
A reconstruction of Röntgen’s laboratory where X radiation was discovered in 1885 and follows with an animated sequence explaining the nature of X-rays in terms of atomic physics. The generation of X-rays is also dealt with in some detail and the film concludes with a number of applications both in the medical research and industrial fields.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 21 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1960
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Introductory courses.*
Subjects
Physics
Keywords
X-rays

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Animation Associates

Sponsor

Name

Educational Foundation for Visual Aids

Notes
2006 - titles now possibly in the Elsbury Images archive collection (0117 965 5952, e-mail: david@elsbury61.freeserve.co.uk)
Name

Mullard Ltd

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact
John Lovell
Email
tryfannevl@aol.com
Phone
01286 676001 or 07768 105467
Fax
01286 676001
Address
Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN
Notes
Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

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