Conflict Brought to Light, A

Synopsis: Einstein used the theory of relativity in conjunction with the universal constancy of the speed of light to unify space and time in a way that provided new descriptions and insights to physical phenomena. The ‘conflict’ refers to the difference between Newtonian mechanics and the interpretation of Maxwell’s work in the 19th century which led to relativity.
Series: Understanding Space and Time, Course S357
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min.
Year of production: 1980
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses: 1st year history of science/physics.*
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: history of science; relativity theory; space-time concepts

Producer

Cast

Julian Schwinger
Russell Stannard

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