Size of the Atomic Nucleus, The

Synopsis: Explains how the atomic nucleus is investigated by the scattering of particle beams. By a series of analogies with water waves and light waves, the basic features of scattering experiments are described. Shows the tandem accelerator at Harwell, and with it a simple proton scattering experiment is performed. Discusses the interpretation of the results and the development of the concept of size in the nuclear world
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min. Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1973
Availability: Hire (film - HEFVL)
Sale (video - BUFVC)
Notes: Archival interest.
Uses: 1st-year courses in physics.*
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: atomic structure; atoms

Director

David R Clark

Writer

R J Griffiths

Contributor

David R Clark

Cast

R J Griffiths

Name: King’s College London
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