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The physics of Light

  • 2015
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • 1 season

While the terms "quantum physics" and "Theory of Relativity" are used casually every day, not many people know what they really mean. Yet these theories have had a profound impact not only on science and technology, but also on our world view. This intriguing 6-part documentary series explores 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.

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While the terms "quantum physics" and "Theory of Relativity" are used casually every day, not many people know what they really mean. Yet these theories have had a profound impact not only on science and technology, but also on our world view.

  1. E1. Light and Time - The Special Theory of Relativity

    Jan 1, 2015

    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

  2. E2. Light and Space - The Theory of General Relativity

    Jan 1, 2015

  3. E3. In Pursuit of Light

    Jan 1, 2015

  4. E4. Light and Atoms

    Jan 1, 2015

  5. E5. Light and Quantum Physics

    Jan 1, 2015

  6. E6. Light and Strings

    Jan 1, 2015