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table of contents
Chemistry
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chemical Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chemical Reactions . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Elements & Compounds . . . . . . . .7-9
Chemistry & the Environment . .10-11
Physics
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Electricity & Magnetism . . . . . . . . .17
Waves: Sound & Light . . . . . . . .18-19
Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Astronomy
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Stars, Space & Galaxies . . . . . . . . .23

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Discovery Channel /
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Chemistry Video Library
The Chemistry Video Library contains 19 video
clips on atomic and molecular structure, chemi-
cal reactions, elements, and forensics:
• Elements, Atoms, and Atomic Models
• Atoms, Energy Levels, and Isotopes
• Atomic Number and the Periodic Table
• Bonding, Compounds, and Mixtures
• Introduction to Chemical Reactions
• Fuel Cells
• Fire
• Biochemistry
• Fireworks
• Introduction to Elements
• Elements Used in Space Travel
• Light
• Carbon
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Crime Lab
• DNA
• Forgery
• Arson
• Mummies
The Chemistry Video Library is part of the
complete Discovery Channel/Films for the
Humanities & Sciences Science Video Library.
A User’s Guide is included, containing an
overview; a numbered index of clips, with brief
descriptions and lengths; suggested instructional
strategies; and a list of additional resources.
A Discovery Channel/FFH&S Production.
© 2003 C
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The Chem Lab: Safety in Every Step
“Maximize your knowledge and minimize
your risk!” That’s the primary message of this
program, an informative introduction to the
chemistry laboratory that shows high school
and first-year college students precisely how to
conduct themselves in a safe and professional
manner. Familiarity with the properties and
safe handling of all materials used in the lab is
stressed, including how to dispose of hazardous
waste, and the proper use of safety gear and
equipment is explained. How to react in the
case of a lab emergency is also discussed. A
viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available
online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences
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Chemistry: Basic Concepts
Learning Strategies for General Chemistry
General chemistry—the starting point for under-
standing many different sciences—is a rigorous
discipline. This program, filmed at Dartmouth
College, will help students stay engaged with the
coursework as it explains the necessity and the
benefits of making a wholehearted commitment.
The nine strategies presented by a mix of profes-
sors and students are: set goals, manage your
time, keep up with reading, attend every lecture,
take effective notes, do practice problems, apply
yourself to chem lab, make use of the profes-
sor’s office hours, and prepare for exams.
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Femtosecond Spectroscopy:
Beyond the Naked Eye
It was a chemist’s dream come true: the ability
to record the real-time transition state of a chem-
ical reaction and observe the actual breaking
and forming of chemical bonds. This program
explains how Caltech’s Ahmed Zewail brought
the most powerful tools from the field of physics
into the chemistry lab to see for himself what
had never been seen. By combining ultrafast
laser technology with molecular beam studies
in a novel way, he invented femtosecond spec-
troscopy—and won a Nobel Prize for his efforts.
Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
© 2002 C
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Chemical Equations
Filled with real-life demonstrations that support
instructive written examples, this program rein-
forces the basic principles of solving equations
for chemical reactions. A brief historical
overview describes Marie and Antoine Lavoisier’s
establishment of the law of conservation of
mass, as well as the theoretical contributions
of John Dalton. The importance of balancing
equations is emphasized, along with a thorough
exploration of reaction types. Step-by-step
guides to combination, decomposition,
single replacement, double replacement, and
combustion reactions will give beginning- and
intermediate-level students a working knowledge
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 Chemical Bonding
Chemical Bonding
This four-part series provides a comprehen-
sive introduction to the chemical bonding
processes. Using computer-generated mod-
els and examples from everyday life, each
program illustrates the principles of bonding
relevant to high school and college chem-
istry courses. (17-22 minutes each)
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Bonding in Metals
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Bonding Between Molecules
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Ionic Bonding
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Bonding in Molecules
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Electron Arrangement
and Bonding
In six short programs, chemistry students
will learn the importance of the electron to
chemical compounds. Through computer
animation, the series explores the develop-
ment of the atomic model by scientists such
as Niels Bohr and Ernest Rutherford, and
relates their contributions to an understand-
ing of the functions of electrons. It illustrates
various aspects such as energy levels,
orbitals, charges, relative mass, bonding,
and electron configuration, explaining clearly
and concisely how the properties of an atom
may be predicted by studying its electrons.
(10 minutes each) © 1992 C © M‡
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Introducing the Players
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The Rutherford-Bohr Atom
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Electron Arrangement
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How Atoms Bond
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Molecular Substance and Covalent Crystals
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Metals and Ionic Solids
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 Chemical Reactions

The Mole Concept

This series clarifies the concept of the mole
and opens the way to understanding chemi-
cal reactions at the molecular level. Each
program uses computer animation to simpli-
fy the material and teaches students how
to compare atoms in chemical reactions
through exercises in reasoning.
(10 minutes each) © 1992 C © M‡
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Relative Mass
This program looks at how to compare the
masses of atoms in order to understand how
they differ from one another. The example of
two truckloads of pigs and turkeys shows how
relative mass can be determined and how the
same principle can apply to calculating the
relative mass of atoms.
$49.95 • DVD OVU3617-KS • VHS OVU3617-A

Gas Volumes
After looking at the unsuitability of ordinary con-
tainers, this program puts forth gas volume as
a possible container for measuring the mass of
atoms. A concert hall serves as a model for this
container, as it has a fixed number of seats,
which always hold the same number of people,
no matter what size they are.
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Relative Atomic Mass
This program introduces the mass spectrometer,
the modern method of measuring atomic mass.
It uses the analogy of cars of various masses
traveling at a fixed speed to illustrate this instru-
ment’s acting principles.
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Combining Gas Volumes The Mole

This program explores what happens when we
theorize about how a single-atom particle should
behave, using the gas volume hypothesis. It then
makes a prediction about the behavior of atoms
in gases and compares it to Gay-Lussac’s obser-
vations for his law of combining gas volumes.
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This program introduces the mole as the ultimate
“standard container” for directly comparing large
numbers of atoms. It also extends the use of the
mole to standardize gas volume comparisons,
and introduces Avogadro’s number.
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that each particle of gas can contain no fewer
than two atoms and that each particle could be
called a “molecule.”
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The Amazing Mole

The discovery of the mole and its relationship to mass,
best volume, concentration, and number of particles revolution-
seller! ized science in its day. With stunning graphics and visual
metaphors, this program introduces students to this funda-
mental concept in chemistry, explaining in a step-by-step way the scale of
atomic particles, Avogadro’s number, moles in reactions, molar mass, and
mole formulas. The program is conveniently divided into chapters to
facilitate stopping for reviews and exercises. (27 minutes) © 2003 © M
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 Chemical Reactions
Acids and Bases
Use this video to familiarize students with the properties of
acids and bases. Beginning with an overview of how these two
kinds of chemicals react to or neutralize each other, the program
explores Arrhenius’s ideas on ion release and Lowry and
Bronsted’s theory of proton exchange. Details on the pH scale,
indicators, conjugate bases, and Lowry-Bronsted reactions are
featured along with numerous examples of acid and base appli-
cations—cleaning agents, electric batteries, stomach antacids,
and indicators in analytical chemistry experiments. Viewers will
find the video’s lively demonstrations and their use of everyday
objects and materials particularly helpful. (31 minutes)
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Electrochemistry
The Building Blocks of Electrochemistry
Basic concepts of electrochemistry are intro-
duced with the aid of a robot powered by an
electrochemical cell. The chemical reactions that
occur inside the cell demonstrate the principles
of reduction and oxidation—the redox reac-
tions—that produce the flow of electrons in
the cell.
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Electrochemical Cells
The operation of an electrochemical cell is
shown with a laboratory model of a zinc-copper
cell. Animation at the atomic level shows that
differences in activity levels determine the effec-
tiveness of the electrochemical cell.
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Designing Electrochemical Cells
This program shows how to build a super
electrochemical cell, explaining the need for a
standard half cell, how to predict the direction
of the electron flow, and, finally, how a table
of reduction potentials can predict the output
of a cell.
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This lively series commences by taking
chemistry students inside the common,
everyday battery, and explaining the basic
principles involved. It then illustrates the ter-
minology and processes of electrochemical
reactions, how half-cell potentials can be
determined, and how electrochemistry is
at work in the commercial Leclanché cell,
as well as the processes of corrosion and
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Commercial Electrochemical Cells
This program demonstrates how chemical
reactions studied in previous programs apply
to commercially available batteries. The develop-
ment of the modern battery is traced, high-
lighting the discoveries of Galvani and Volta, the
widely used Leclanché cell, and rechargeable
cells.
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Corrosion
This program investigates why rust develops.
The oxidation-reduction reaction that produces
corrosion is shown, explaining the role of the
electrochemical cell. Ways to prevent and control
corrosion by galvanization and cathodic protec-
tion are illustrated.
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Electroplating
The causes and results of electrolysis, a non-
spontaneous reaction requiring a source of
electrical energy, are shown through animation.
We discover that studying the reduction poten-
tials for each possible half-cell reaction enables
us to predict which reaction will occur.
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 Elements & Compounds

Periodic Table of Elements Poster Set

This valuable collection of posters includes
best a boldly designed Periodic Table with a
seller! wealth of clearly organized information.
And since understanding the elements
does not stop with the Periodic Table, this
set also offers several ways to take a closer look at
key aspects of the elements, their properties, and their
applications in everyday life. Each poster helps stu-
dents grasp the organization of the periodic table,
and encourages a more thorough investigation of the
elements. Colorful, informative, and detailed, these
posters enhance any classroom or lab. A Cambridge For complete poster set details, go to
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Complete set includes:
• The Periodic Table • Metals
of Elements
• Active Metals
• How to Read
• Transition Metals
the Periodic
Table of Elements • What Are Isotopes?

• What Is an Element? • Non-Metals

Eight 17" x 22" laminated posters. © 1999

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Changing States of Matter The Science of Fuels and Gases

This program demonstrates the changeability of
solids, liquids, and gases with real-world, easy-
to-understand examples. Set at a campsite, the
video utilizes simple tools at hand—a camp
stove, pots and pans, boiling water, and ice—to
explain the concepts of state change, latent heat,
expansion, contraction, and sublimation. Viewers
will become familiar with the particle theory of
matter, how heat or cold changes the characteris-
tics of a wide variety of materials, and how a
great deal of technology relies on these transfor-
mations. Helpful animation sequences and
concise chapter summaries reinforce essential
physics and chemistry concepts. (28 minutes)
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The Earth is surrounded and permeated by
gases. This program, a Science Screen Report,
looks at the composition, properties, and appli-
cations of fuels and gases. Through experiments
and real-world examples, it illustrates how the
uses of different gases relate to their weight,
combustibility, and degree to which they can be
compressed or liquefied. The video also discuss-
es how fossil fuels and gases such as methane
and hydrogen are applied to heating, cooking,
and vehicular travel. A viewable/printable
instructor’s guide is available online.
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 Elements & Compounds

Now Available!

The Periodic Table of the Elements

Created to illustrate recurring, or “periodic,” trends in the properties of the elements,
the periodic table is the undisputed key to understanding the building blocks of our world.
Animations, demonstrations, dramatizations, and dozens of real-world applications bring
the elements to life in this ten-part series. Discussion questions are embedded throughout.
A Discovery Channel Production. (56 minutes each) © 2006 C

Alkali Metals The Lanthanide Series

Much less dense than most other metals, alkali
metals are also extremely chemically reactive.
Segments in this program include Exploring
Alkali Metals (properties of the alkali metals);
Lithium: Aircraft Alloys (why lithium is an ideal
partner for aluminum in aircraft alloys); Sodium:
Salt from the Sea (a desalination operation on
Catalina Island, California); Cesium: Atomic
Clocks (the role of cesium in calibrating atomic
clocks and global positioning systems); and
The Insider’s Guide to Fantastic Fireworks
(how fireworks are made, plus advancements
in pyrotechnic technology).
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Formerly called rare-earth elements, the lan-
thanides are neither rare in abundance nor,
strictly speaking, are they “earth.” Segments in
this program include Exploring the Lanthanide
Series (properties of the lanthanides);
Lanthanum: Movie Magic (how lanthanum gives
moviegoers a glimpse of a different world);
Neodymium: Magnetic Money (how magnets
made of neodymium help safeguard money
against counterfeiters); Europium: Seeing Red
(how europium makes television viewers see
red); and Superlaser (the use of lasers in operat-
ing rooms, factories, and the military).
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Alkaline Earth Metals The Actinide Series

Almost as unstable as alkali metals, soft and
silvery alkaline earth metals react easily with
water. Segments in this program include
Exploring Alkaline Earth Metals (properties of
the alkaline earth metals); Calcium: Building
Bones (the relationship between calcium and the
human skeletal system); Strontium: Fatal Fallout
(the uses of strontium, plus the dangers of the
radioactive isotope strontium 90); Radium:
Curie’s Cure (radium’s role as a cancer-fighting
tool); and Inside the Body’s Bones (how a little
girl’s body repairs her broken arm).
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Most elements in the actinide series were created
artificially; only thorium and uranium are found
in nature. Segments in this program include
Exploring the Actinide Series (properties of the
actinides); Uranium: Stealth Boomer (the use of
uranium to power nuclear weapons and reac-
tors); Americium: Smoke Signals (why americium
is used in smoke detectors); Californium: Cancer
Killer (why californium holds great promise in
the field of cancer treatment); and The Bomb:
End of Innocence (the development of the
atomic bomb).
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Transition Metals
Transition metals are the largest group of ele-
ments on the periodic table. Segments in this
program include Exploring Transition Metals
(properties of the transition metals); Manganese:
Strengthening Steel (why manganese is so useful
in making steel); Iridium: Meteor Mass Extinction
(the uses of iridium, plus how this element
led to a theory about the disappearance of the
dinosaurs); Gold: Wealth from Water (the extrac-
tion of gold dust from river water); and Floating
City of Steel (the design and manufacturing work
involved in building an aircraft carrier—a true
floating city of steel).
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Metalloids
Sometimes acting as metals and sometimes as
nonmetals, the metalloids may be the strangest
and most useful group of elements on the peri-
odic table. Segments in this program include
Exploring Metalloids (properties of the metal-
loids); Boron: Pyrotechnic Paintbrush (the role
of boron in fireworks and other flammable
devices); Silicon: Computing Champion (the
development of the silicon semiconductor);
Arsenic: Mummified Mystery (how evidence of
arsenic residue helped scientists learn about an
ancient mummy); and Understanding Computers
and Computing (the evolution of the modern
computer and the impact of the Information
Age).
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Other Metals
The group known as “other metals” contains
some of the most widely used elements in
the world. Segments in this program include
Exploring Other Metals (properties of the other
metals); Aluminum: Providing Power (the many
uses of aluminum, the most abundant metal in
the world); Tin: Napoleon’s Nemesis? (tin’s possi-
ble role in the deaths of many French soldiers
during Napoleon’s Russian campaign); Lead:
Rome’s Poisoned Plumbing (how lead poisoning
may have contributed to the fall of ancient
Rome); and Future of the Car (prototypes of
hydrogen-powered cars, plus how hybrid electric
cars work).
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Elements & Compounds
Nonmetals
Only 18 elements are generally considered non-
metals, yet nonmetals make up the bulk of the
crust, atmosphere, and oceans of the Earth.
Segments in this program include Exploring
Nonmetals (properties of the nonmetals);
Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future (why hydrogen is
a strong candidate for becoming a 21st-century
fuel alternative); Oxygen: From Pollution to
Revolution (oxygen’s first appearance as an
atmospheric toxin); Sulfur: Life or Death (the
many uses of sulfur, ranging from gunpowder, to
pesticides, to acid); and The Chemistry of Caves
(the role of limestone in the formation of caves).
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The Halogens
The halogens is the only group that contains
elements representing all three familiar states of
matter at standard temperature and pressure.
Segments in this program include Exploring the
Halogens (properties of the halogens); Fluorine:
The Painless Dentist (fluoride’s role in cavity
prevention); Chlorine: Cleansing Drinking Water
(how chlorination helps keep drinking water
safe); Bromine: Fighting Fire (the use of bromi-
nated fire retardants); and Digestion: The Acid
Test (how the digestive tract, that amazing length
of plumbing, uses acid to convert food into
fuel).
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The Noble Gases
The noble gases, like the noble metals, are
characterized by low reactivity. Segments in this
program include Exploring the Noble Gases
(properties of the noble gases); Helium: Rocket
Fuel (helium’s part in powering the space shut-
tle); Neon: Fabulous Fluorescence (the use of
neon in products ranging from TV tubes to
the lights of Las Vegas); Krypton: Faster than a
Speeding Bullet (the role of Krypton in high-
speed photography); and Understanding Our
Universe (how the elements and their properties
help scientists understand more about the uni-
verse and humankind).
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 Chemistry & the Environment

The
Molecular
Universe Exploring human life and its
environment on a molecular
best
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demonstrates the importance
of chemistry and nanotechnolo-
gy—and their applications in medicine,
sports, and the arts. Overviews of historic
developments in molecular science, com-
bined with exciting stories of the challenges
chemists face in the 21st century, will show
students how groundbreaking chemical
compounds can literally change the world.
(28-30 minutes each) © 2004 C © M
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“Students always want to know the relevance At the crossroads of chemistry and medicine lie
of lessons they learn in the classroom. The opportunities to eradicate disease. This program
Molecular Universe will start to answer their guides students through advances in biotechnol-
questions by revealing the science behind ogy and genetic engineering that may lead to
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This program brings students up-to-date on
Chemistry and Life synthetic materials research that benefits many
creative and technical fields. High-tech laborato-
Students new to chemistry might think it’s all
ry footage and animation depict astonishing
about beakers and test tubes. Use this program
product development.
to show them what chemistry is really about—
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the foundation of life, and the innovations that
make life better.
The Future of Chemistry
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What benefits will emerge from molecular
Cauldron Earth research in the coming years? Use this program
to explore the boundaries of the “nanocosm”
Emphasizing the importance of the Earth’s natu-
and discover chemistry’s seemingly endless
ral resources, this program shows how research
possibilities.
into the chemical makeup of geological and bio-
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Now Available! Indoor Air Quality
According to some environmental experts, the air inside
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cleaning products, and secondhand smoke are only a
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Cancer-Causing Agents
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go on and on. Featuring
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consequences. Interviews with eyewitnesses—
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man orphaned by the tragedy—tell the story
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Freon was a refrigeration
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took 45 years for scien-
tists to recognize its
dangers, and another 15
for the international com-
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gases. This program illustrates that long process
of problem-solving and political action, focusing
on the work of Nobel-winning chemists
F. Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina and
how their discoveries led to the 1989 Montreal
Protocol—which may well have prevented cata-
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Careers in the Physical Sciences Science in
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This series of short, humorous, and informa-
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Energy and Force: Part 1
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weight vs. mass—explains the difference
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cules in liquids—explains how substances
change from solid to liquid; evaporation and
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evaporation with a goldfish bowl; expansion
and contraction—uses balloons to illustrate
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the forces involved; convection—explains how
buoyancy is responsible for the process of heat
transfer; heat as energy—uses the concepts of
movement and friction to demonstrate that heat
is a form of energy; radiation waves—explains
how heat transfer via waves is called radiation;
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Investigations in Physics
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Designed for basic physics labs, this series offers an extensive collection of demonstrations
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• Introduction to • Skateboards
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• Gravity in Space • Introduction
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• How We Fly • Hot Air Balloons
• Flight • Fourth State
• Introduction to of Matter
Laws of Motion • Electron Particle
• Solar Cars Collider
• Roller Coasters • Water Cycle

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 Mechanics
The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
Want to know where to sit on a roller coaster to
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ment park rides. Viewers will be catapulted
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pitch (how gravity, drag, and the Magnus force
are used to manipulate the path of the ball); the
hit (kinetic energy, the coefficient of restitution,
and Newton’s Laws of Motion—and the changes
that result when rawhide meets wood); the flight
(the effects of launch angle, drag, turbulence,
temperature, air density, and the Magnus force
on a ball during its flight to the bleachers); and
running the bases (force, mass, inertia, and
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terminal velocity, friction, and balanced and
gram explores the motion of projectiles under
unbalanced forces, the program also delineates
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stunt bikes, and paragliders. Topics include:
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zontal and vertical components, calculating air
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 Mechanics

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Electricity
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Mastery of electrical concepts and laws is
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A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is
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Electrostatics
This program explores basic electricity as it
was perceived by early theorists, as well as the
principles of positive and negative charge, con-
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This program explores how electric energy
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Ohm’s Law
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Circuits
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This program looks at physics principles behind
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a changing magnetic field and the induction of
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practical construction of an AC motor. Split-ring
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 Waves: Sound & Light
Light
Everything You Need to Know
The study of light presents
difficult abstractions. This five-
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Using sophisticated 3-D anima-
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The Wave Nature of Light
Is light composed of waves or particles? This col-
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explores the wave model of light, from its
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electromagnetism. Empedocles’ belief that light
streams from the eye, Aristotle’s conception
of light as a disturbance in ether, and Euclid’s
mathematical, ray-centered paradigms are all
explored. The Cartesian sine wave model,
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ideas of material wave motion yielded to more
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Exploring the antithesis of the wave model,
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frequency. Examples of a slope intercept graph
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Law, highlighting the importance of a refractive
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This program examines the urgent need—not only in the U.S.
best but across the world—for sustainable energy; it also illustrates
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Institute founder Amory Lovins promotes the benefits of small solar power
plants, and economist Hazel Henderson explores the potential of wind energy.
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Lasers: A Solution Looking for a Problem

Compact discs, holograms, light-speed communi-
cations, powerful and renewable energy
solutions—laser technology plays a role in all of
these advances. This program features interviews
with one of the fathers of laser technology and
with experts in laser applications, all of whom
share their knowledge about the way manufac-
turing and communications are being shaped by
lasers. Technical managers at Verizon display
their sophisticated fiber-optic systems and a visit
to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
reveals a $3-billion-plus hydrogen fusion project
Geothermal Energy: Tapping the Earth’s Heat
using lasers. Dr. Mark Raizen of the University of
This Science Screen Report looks at a clean and
Texas at Austin explains how lasers will help to
renewable energy source that is steadily gaining
build a super-powerful quantum computer. Many
scientific acceptance: hot dry rocks, otherwise
other examples are also featured. Not available
known as enhanced geothermal systems. The
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Known for his steam to produce electricity. A solid foundation
revolutionary for studying emerging alternatives to fossil fuels.
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The Nature of Fire
repeatedly put the
A fire needs heat, fuel, and oxygen. This Science
concept of renewable energy into practice. This
Screen Report examines that triangle of ingredi-
program documents Lishman’s journey around
ents, and how scientists study it in order to
the globe in search of sustainable forms of
combat—or harness—fire. With detailed exam-
power generation. At Niagara Falls, Lishman
ples of firefighting techniques, the program
discovers the rich history of hydroelectric
demonstrates the removal of heat from a class A
production, then travels to Iceland to study
blaze through the use of water or sprayed poly-
advanced geothermal energy facilities.
mers, and the elimination of oxygen, a strategy
Denmark’s towering wind turbines and a mas-
used in fighting oil fires. The video concludes
sive solar power plant in the Mojave desert are
with a focus on the internal combustion engine
also on the itinerary. Guiding viewers through
and the oxyacetylene torch, two technological
his own spacious and naturally lit underground
achievements that transform fire into a tool. A
dwelling, Lishman shows that conserving energy
viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available
through design is just as important as harnessing
renewable sources. Original CBC broadcast title:
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Everyday Einstein:
Einsteinian Physics
at Work and at Play
In 1905, Albert
Einstein released a
series of groundbreak-
ing papers on relativity, quantum theory, and
Brownian motion. This program hosted by David
Suzuki identifies technologies that have evolved
from or were influenced by Einstein’s revolution-
ary ideas—TVs, nuclear power plants, digital
cameras, medical imaging devices, CD players,
GPS devices, and more—while showing just
how profoundly Einstein’s thinking continues to
shape modern life more than five decades after
the celebrated scientist’s death. Commentary by
physicist Erich Vogt, who knew Einstein person-
ally, and others is featured. Original CBC
broadcast title: Everyday Einstein. (45 minutes)
© 2006 C ‡
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Einstein Made Relatively Easy
Introducing EinSteinchen, an animated techno-
Einstein who has a genius for explaining
physics. In section one of this program, this lik-
able know-it-all elucidates 12 essential topics in
90-second segments that are perfect for launch-
ing lectures or illustrating concepts. Section two
departs from EinSteinchen’s virtual world to
show 12 cutting-edge applications or studies of
Einsteinian physics in high-level mini-documen-
taries of two to five minutes in length.
A Deutsche Welle Production. (60 minutes)
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The Copenhagen Interpretation:
Quantum Physics vs. Relativity
This program provides a substantive overview of
the theoretical dispute between Albert Einstein
and Niels Bohr, a controversy that still resonates
today. Bohr’s Copenhagen Interpretation—
that measurement of phenomena creates a set
of possible outcomes and that unobserved
phenomena are meaningless—is thoroughly
explained in conjunction with Einstein’s cause-
and-effect approach. Using clever animation,
archival footage, and interviews with leading
physicists, the video illustrates Bohr’s double-slit
experiment, the EPR paradox, and modern
demonstrations of entanglement, composing an
effective summary of quantum principles and the
problematic friendship of two towering intellects.
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Richard Feynman:
Take the World from Another Point of View
The enfant terrible of American physics describes
how his sense of continuous wonder, his child-
like curiosity about anything and everything, led
him inevitably to a life in science. That the con-
necting link between curiosity and the Nobel
Prize is comprised of perseverance and brilliance
is made abundantly clear by Feynman’s far-rang-
ing and self-deprecating remarks, which again
and again underscore how for him the most
abstruse insights were—perfectly obvious!
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Now Available! The Color of Sound
From the noise of our urban landscape to the
musical cocoons created by high-tech devices,
sound may be our most lively and versatile inter-
face with the world. This program takes viewers
on a sonic odyssey that assesses the frequently
overlooked impact of what we hear. Defining
the concept of sound, the documentary takes a
mind-blowing CGI tour through the human ear
and its vibration-decoding systems. The film
also demonstrates the importance of sound in
our spiritual and religious lives, while musical
research at Edinburgh University highlights the
link between sound patterns and human move-
ment. Several experts, from physicists to sound
engineers to audio artists, contribute to this
exploration of our sonic world. (55 minutes)
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Chernobyl Heart:
The Dark Side of
Nuclear Power
The Chernobyl
disaster began
on April 26,
1986—and con-
best tinues even now,
seller! given its pro-
found effect on the region. With
the debate over alternative energy
sources as contentious as ever, this Academy
Award-winning program offers a wealth of issues
to consider; its reexamination of what happened
at the Ukrainian reactor and its investigation into
the dark side of nuclear power parallel the ques-
tions many Americans have regarding the storage
of radioactive material and the overall safety of
the nuclear industry. The video also highlights
international medical programs created to battle
the insidious residual effects of the Chernobyl
tragedy. An HBO Production. (40 minutes)
© 2003 C © M
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 Modern Physics • Astronomy: Basic Concepts
Understanding Time
This program narrated by Jane Curtin explores
planetary orbits, circadian rhythms, time dilation,
intergalactic wormholes, and other phenomena
to quantify the common denominator of all that
exists: time. Experts from Harvard, Columbia,
and Tulane Universities; the Center for Biological
Timing; and the U.S. Naval Observatory discuss
timekeeping innovations, including the pendu-
lum, marine chronometer, atomic clock, and
Global Positioning System, and applications of
time-related scientific and technologic advances
to areas such as navigation, genetics, and space
exploration. A Discovery Channel Production.
(53 minutes) © 1996
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Understanding Uncertainty
In the world of subatomic particles, where mere
observation of a system actually changes the
system, intuitive logic—what seems to make
sense—does not apply. This program provides
an entertaining overview of physics at the micro-
cosmic level: quantum mechanics. Demonstra-
tions, experiments, and video graphics, along
with commentary by Leon Lederman of the
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, elucidate
such topics as Einstein’s theories of general and
special relativity, the photoelectric effect, parti-
cle/wave duality, and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty
Principle. The program brings the quantum
physics discussion up to date by looking at
David Bohm’s Seamless Whole Theory and the
implications of Bell’s Theorem. A Discovery
Channel Production. (48 minutes) © 1996 © M of the heliosphere. A BBCW Production.
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The NewsHour: Space Exploration
In the conquest of space today, it is robots,
not humans, who get the glory. This group of
NewsHour segments describes missions that
represent the foreseeable future in space explo-
ration: sensor-filled craft and remotely operated
devices. Among those profiled are the Deep
Impact comet probe; the Cassini-Huygens
Saturn/Titan mission; Robonaut and Ranger,
robots that might repair the Hubble Space
Telescope; the Hubble itself; and the planned
Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s eventual suc-
cessor. Original broadcast dates: 12/22/03 to
6/29/05. (32 minutes) © 2005 C a © M
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Bye-Bye, Planet Pluto
Examining the work of several renowned
astronomers, this program will expand viewer
awareness of the vast array of solar system bod-
ies which science has brought to light in recent
years. It also describes the painstaking process
by which Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto and
provides rich insight into the discoveries and
deliberations which resulted in Pluto’s demotion
to minor planet status. A BBCW Production.
(50 minutes) © 2006 C a © M‡
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The Sun
Solar science has entered a golden age.
Exploring discoveries made possible through
new orbital and ground-based technology, this
program offers fascinating conclusions concern-
ing the past, present, and future of the star that
gives our planet life. The program also presents
analysis of the inferno at the Sun’s core and the
magnetic chaos of its surface—along with views
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Most of Our Universe Is Missing:
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
“What is everywhere, not made of atoms, and
can’t be seen?” Dark matter, says renowned
astrophysicist David Spergel—but not everyone
in the cosmological community is in agreement
with him. This program presents the views of
Spergel and other key figures in the debate,
including Princeton University’s P. James Peebles
and Jeremiah Ostriker; Timothy Sumner, of
Imperial College London; astrophysicist
Mordechai Milgrom; and Saul Perlmutter, a mem-
ber of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s
physics division. Experiments in Europe’s deep-
est mine looking for the elusive neutralino, the
concept of variable gravity, and what may well
become the new standard model of how the
universe works are all scrutinized. Original
BBCW broadcast title: Most of Our Universe
Is Missing. (50 minutes) © 2006 C © M‡
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 Astronomy: Basic Concepts

Cambridge Core Science Series:

Space Science
With the International Space Station a reality, a return to the Moon by 2020, and a manned
Mars shot a decade or so later, a career in space science has never been a more realistic
option for students. Inspire them to reach for the stars as you introduce them to astronomy,
astrophysics, aerospace engineering, the history of space exploration, and the process of
scientific inquiry with this eight-part series. Highlights include incredible footage from orbiting
observatories and space probes, commentary by leading scientists and researchers, and
animated diagrams that make complex concepts easier to understand. Viewable/printable
instructor’s guides are available online. A Cambridge Educational Production.
(23-29 minutes each) © 2006 C © M EON DEMAND
Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Recommended by School Library Journal, Teacher Librarian, and Library Media Connection.
The Planets Black Holes, Pulsars, and Other Odd Bodies
This video explains how the solar system formed This video introduces some of the oddest objects
and offers plenty of detailed information on the in space: black holes, neutron stars, quasars, and
inner and outer planets. supernovas.
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The Sun and Stars Yesterday the Moon, Tomorrow Mars?

This video looks deep into space to learn how
stars are born and how, eventually, they die.
Each stage of stellar life is covered, and spectro-
graphic analysis of starlight and star classification
with the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram are
explained.
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Just How Big Is Space?
This video reveals the immensity of space by
showing how its vast distances are measured
and by examining the strange effects of
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity on space travel.
“Stellar production!” —Library Media Connection
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The Invisible Universe
This video sheds light on intergalactic radio
waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays,
and other forms of energy not visible to
the naked eye.
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This video tracks the history of space explo-
ration and considers next steps toward
colonizing Mars. Plans to return to the Moon
are also discussed.
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Living in Space
This video gives students a dramatic view of
what it’s like to live and work in space. In
addition, the future of space exploration is
mapped out.
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Is Anybody Out There?
This video discusses the odds that life exists
elsewhere in the universe, methods of discover-
ing extrasolar planets, and initiatives that will
help pinpoint probable life-supporting worlds.
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Cosmic Time: From Atoms to Black Holes

String field theory pioneer Michio Kaku hosts this fascinating look at the cosmic landscape and its
relationship to time. The program examines time’s curious behavior on a wide range of scales—from
atomic nuclei, in which particles can appear to be in two places at once, to black holes, which warp
the fabric of space and squeeze time until it stands still. Demonstrating that time travel is theoretically
possible, the film entertains several intriguing questions: What fate awaits stars and galaxies? If the
stars eventually go out, what will happen in the dark ages that follow? Most perplexing of all—are
the beginning and the end of the universe linked to the birth and death of time? Original BBC broad-
cast title: Cosmic Time. (50 minutes) © 2006 C a © M‡
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The Cosmos
A Beginner’s Guide
Our view of the universe can change at any
moment—due to a startling new telescope
image, a bizarre radio signal from a distant
star, or a bold mission undertaken by space-
faring men and women. This six-part series
explores the many scientific avenues toward
cosmic awareness, guiding viewers through
recent findings and theories that involve the
biggest questions anyone can ask. When did
time and existence begin? What creates and
powers the stars? How long will the Earth
and its living cargo survive? These and myri-
ad other queries are addressed, with help
from superb 3-D animation and leading
experts in astronomy, exobiology, astro-
physics, and cosmology. Produced by the
Open University. (30 minutes each)
© 2007 C © M detected. Are any comparable to Earth? This
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Life in the Cosmos
The search for extraterrestrial life is now taken
seriously by many astronomers. This program
follows veteran alien hunters—including SETI
founder Frank Drake—as they pursue their
work. Researchers at the Allen Telescope Array
explain their sky-scanning techniques while Dr.
Mark Sims and Dr. Dave Cullen showcase their
Life Marker Chip, slated for the European Space
Agency’s ExoMars mission.
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Building the Universe
This program introduces viewers to several
experiments, all of them designed to increase
our knowledge of the physical structure of the
cosmos. After a visit to CERN’s Large Hadron
Collider, where the conditions following the Big
Bang are studied, the film demonstrates how to
go about making a star—a short-lived one, at
any rate. Also, a zero-G simulation airplane flight
illuminates the process of Earth’s formation.
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Stars, Space, and Galaxies
Seeing the Universe
Featuring various observatories and instruments,
this program shows how state-of-the-art technol-
ogy provides glimpses of the distant cosmos.
After a visit to the world’s largest telescope, the
film depicts a hunt for exploding stars at the
edge of the universe and the potential detection
of light emitted just after the Big Bang. Images
recorded by the Hubble Space Telescope are
another important topic.
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Exploring the Cosmos
After a half-century of space exploration, a wide
range of missions, modes, and methods have
evolved. This program examines space-faring
technology—including existing hardware and
systems in development—designed to extend
our reach into the cosmos. The film studies a
potential mission to Mars, the merits of manned
and unmanned flights, the progress of Voyager
1, and plans for a space elevator.
$99.95 • DVD OVU39362-KS • VHS OVU39362-A
The Violent Universe
The laws of physics may govern the cosmos,
but chaos is the de facto ruler. This program
illustrates the volatility of the forces at work
in our universe, underscoring the creative
and destructive potential of celestial collisions,
eruptions, and explosions. Subjects include
supernova bursts, black holes, coronal mass
ejections, and wayward asteroids, in addition
to technology that records and analyzes these
phenomena.
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Earthlike Worlds in Space
Hundreds of extrasolar planets have now been
program visits observational sites around the
globe in search of answers. Featuring telescopes
like the SuperWASP, a boon to exoplanet
hounds, the film tours the French observatory
where an important sighting occurred, then
points out Earthlike aspects of two of Saturn’s
moons. Dr. Wesley Traub of NASA’s Navigator
program describes his work. Original Open
University broadcast title: Other Worlds.
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Icons of Science: Quantum Theory
Combining edgy animation, amusing dialog, and substan-
tive physics lessons, this video illustrates the origins and
development of quantum theory. Viewers will learn about
the scientists who forged various aspects of quantum
physics—such as Max Planck, Ernest Rutherford,
Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, Niels Bohr, Erwin
Schrödinger, and others—while energetic visuals introduce
and clarify key concepts. The Copenhagen Interpretation,
the Uncertainty Principle, the wave vs. particle debate
regarding the composition of light, and Schrödinger’s cat-
in-a-box thought experiment are among the many ideas
covered in this lively overview. A Discovery Channel
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