X-Rays and Energy Levels

Synopsis: Discusses the discovery of X-rays and their implications for the newly emerging quantum theory. Shows a re-creation of Roentgen’s original experiment, a survey of the various atomic models, and a look at Mosley’s work on x-ray spectra. Discusses optical spectra and their interpretation.
Series: S271 Videocassette 3
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1980
Availability: AVAILABLE ONLY AS PART OF S271/VC3
Notes: Formerly S271/11V.
Uses: 1st-year courses in the history of science/physics.*
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: history of science; optics; quantum physics; Roentgen, Wilhelm Conrad; X-rays

Producer

Cast

Graham Farmelo
Stuart Freake

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