Modern Physics and Cosmology: An Introduction to Quantum Physics, Relativity and the Origins of the Universe

Synopsis: Explains how quantum theory and relativity have transformed our understanding of the sub-atomic world, light, gravity and the origins of the universe. The video is divided into sections dealing with the following topics: 1) the crisis of classical physics; 2) quantum mechanics - how the uncertainty principle was used to explain the unpredictable behaviour of electrons, and quantum mechanics developed to understand sub-atomic physics; the 3 types of sub-atomic particlcles (quarks, leptons and bosons) and their significance; 3) Einstein and the theory of relativity; 4) cosmology - how physicists and astromomers gained an understanding of the expanding universe; 5) the Big Bang; 6) physics and its controversies - the theoretical evidence for black holes and the possible future of the universe.
Language: English
Country: Canada
Year of release: 2004
Year of production: 2003
Uses: A-level students
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: big bang theory; black holes; cosmology; quantum mechanics; relativity theory

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