The physics of Light

The physics of Light

TV-PG2015
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.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 1, 2015

Last Aired

January 1, 2015

Networks

PBS

Created By

Yeon-kyu Lee

Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Light and Time - The Special Theory of Relativity
Air date: 2015-01-01
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
E2
Light and Space - The Theory of General Relativity
Air date: 2015-01-01
E3
In Pursuit of Light
Air date: 2015-01-01
E4
Light and Atoms
Air date: 2015-01-01
E5
Light and Quantum Physics
Air date: 2015-01-01
E6
Light and Strings
Air date: 2015-01-01

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