Big Bang, Quasars and Black Holes

Synopsis

Discusses Einstein’s concept of general relativity and his description of an expanding universe and traces the evolution of the early universe from the instant of the original explosion. Explains how scientists came to understand the evolution of the early universe through particle physics, describing such phenomena as radioactivity, electromagnetism and gravity.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £32.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Age 16 and up.

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

big bang theory; cosmology; universe

Production Company

Name

Spektrum Akademischer Verlag

Web

http://www.spektrum-verlag.com External site opens in new window

Address

Germany

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.