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This film provides a clear introduction to Einstein’s thought experiments as NOVA explains his theory of relativity and reveals the simple but powerful ideas that reshaped the understanding of gravity.
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...
Physicist Brian Greene presents this documentary about string theory, illustrating complex ideas with vivid, clear images and providing an accessible introduction to the concepts of unified field theory and...
First formed in the equations of Einstein and then popularised in the stories of science-fiction authors, black holes are at the heart of some of the most intriguing phenomena in the universe. They are also...
Stephen Hawking tries to unify Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum mechanics by seeking a single explanation for the entire universe. Hawking and other renowned thinkers including John Schwartz,...
To mark the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s special theory of relativity and his discovery that E=MC squared, this film mixes drama and documentary to tell the story of how Einstein spent the last years of...
Oxford historian Professor Allan Chapman presents a series on five great scientists. The programmes combine location filming, animation, comedy and drama to challenge many existing notions about these thinkers.
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...
Explains in simple terms the following: how physicists make measurements of position and distance using the three-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system to create a reference frame for measurement; 2) the...
This is the video of the lecture "Towards the Final Laws of Physics" given by Steven Weinberg in 1986 as part of the first Dirac Memorial Lecture, jointly with Richard Feynman. In his lecture, Weinberg shows...
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