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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
Well-established maker and distributor of more than 200 programmes on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, many of which have been broadcast. Vega’s videos aim to give a fundamental understanding of principles of nature and the physical world. Outstanding scientists/communicators are directly involved with each video so that they can guide content of the programmes. Science is presented in a natural way as an intellectually challenging discipline and the videos fill the gap in TV coverage by presenting well-informed analyses on serious science-related ethical, economic, social, health and other issues. Separate series consist of interviews with eminent scientists, science video lectures, issues of current scientific concern, the Royal Institution Discourses, scientific masterclasses, and recent research projects. Programmes available for free viewing via the website and some also for sale on DVD.

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