Physics of Light, The

Synopsis

Six-part documentary series exploring the concepts of physics from familiar theories, such as Newton’s Law of Gravity, to the latest in scientific research, like string theory and M-theory. By connecting all of this research with the medium of light, we can gain a deeper understanding not only of our immediate reality, but of the unseen realities that are hidden beyond our perception. Starting with Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, Physics of Light explores the true nature of light, peers inside the atom, and looks ahead to the most cutting edge theories in physics.

Episodes include:
Light and Time - The Special Theory of Relativity
Light and Space - The Theory of General Relativity
In Pursuit of Light
Light and Atoms
Light and Quantum Physics
Light and Strings

Language

English (United States)

Country

United States

Year of production

2015

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

atoms; light; physics theories; quantum physics; relativity theory; string theory

Credits

Director

Si Joon Kim

Contributor

Young Doo Jung

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

£24.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

300 minutes

Year

2018

Distributor

Name

PBS

Web

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