Learning on ScreenYoung and the Wave Theory of Light
- Synopsis
- A filmed lecture given by Sir Lawrence Bragg at the Royal Institution. Outlines the two contrasting theories of light (the particle theory and the wave theory) which were held in the 18th century. Describes and demonstrates Thomas Young’s pinhole experiment; an experiment which validated wave theory. Discusses diffraction, showing its effects with the use of Young’s original wave trough of 1800, and explains diffraction in a series of demonstrations.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 21 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1968
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
- Documentation
- Lecture notes included.
- Uses
- 1st-year courses in the history of science/physics.*
- Subjects
- Physics
- Keywords
- light
Credits
- Director
- John Sharples
- Producer
- Richard Warren
- Cast
Lawrence Bragg
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
Anvil Films
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
National Education Video Library
- Contact
- John Lovell
- tryfannevl@aol.com
- Phone
- 01286 676001 or 07768 105467
- Fax
- 01286 676001
- Address
- Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN - Notes
- Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001
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