The physics of Light
Documentary
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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Seasons & episodes
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.
- 1Light and Time - The Special Theory of Relativity1 Jan 2015Starting 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
- 2Light and Space - The Theory of General Relativity1 Jan 2015
- 3In Pursuit of Light1 Jan 2015
- 4Light and Atoms1 Jan 2015
- 5Light and Quantum Physics1 Jan 2015
- 6Light and Strings1 Jan 2015
Details
- Created by
- Yeon-kyu Lee
- First aired
- 1 Jan 2015
- Last aired
- 1 Jan 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- PBS
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
