Crazy but Harmless

Synopsis

The eight-part CUTTING EDGE series, filmed at Oxford University, examines the skills, methods and attitudes necessary to be a top scientist. Each programme looks at the ‘cutting edge’ of scientific research in a particular discipline today. This film describes an experiment on the decay of protons which is being done in a disused mineshaft in Minnesota. The design, building and commissioning of the equipment are discussed.

Series

Cutting Edge, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 26 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

out of distribution; 1993 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p) each; 2 programmes on 1 cassette - £30.00 (+VAT +p&p); the whole set - £100 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

6th-form and introductory courses at undergraduate level; general audiences

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

atoms; protons

Production Company

Name

Central Independent Television

Notes

use Carlton UK Television

Distributor

Name

Carlton UK Television Ltd

Web

http://www.carlton.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0115 986 3322

Fax

0115 964 5202

Address

Video Resources Unit
East Midlands TV Centre
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA