States of Matter Pilot

Synopsis

John Murrell of the University of Sussex discusses the basic physical principles relating to the gaseous, liquid and solid states, using models and demonstrations. He notes phase changes and subtle features involving intermediate phases such as liquid crystals, supercritical fluids and pseudo-solids, aspects which are further developed in interactive discussions.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

REFERENCE ONLY

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

gases; liquids; matter; solids

Credits

Director

Peter Howell

Contributor

Harold Kroto

Cast

John Murrell

Production Company

Name

Lane End Productions

Name

University of Sussex Media Services Unit

Sponsor

Name

COPUS

Notes

Committee on the Public Understanding of Science

Name

PPARC

Email

pr.pus@pparc.ac.uk

Web

http://www.pparc.ac.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01793 442110

Fax

01793 442002

Address

Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1SZ

Name

University of Sussex

Web

http://www.sussex.ac.uk External site opens in new window

Name

Vega Science Trust

Distributor

Name

Vega Science Trust

Email

vega@vega.org.uk

Web

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

Phone

01273 678 726

Address

Sussex Innovation Centre
Science Park Square
Brighton
BN1 9SB

Notes

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