Part of the Advanced Science series. The discovery of the electro-magnetic spectrum from Newton’s observations on the composition of white light through the discovery of infra-red and ultra violet waves, to the more recent discoveries of radio and gamma waves. Demonstrates methods of generation, and modern uses of electro-magnetic radiation.
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ACMI Identifier
320627
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio waves
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Radio waves
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Discoveries (in science)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electromagnetism
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Radio waves
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)