The World of semi conductors

Describes the electrical properties of semiconductor materials, the effects of adding various controlled impurities, and the way in which semiconductors can be used for rectification or as amplifiers. Examples of both applications are shown, ranging from the minute transistorised transmitter in a radio pill for medical research to the banks of semiconductor rectifiers on heavy duty electric railway locomotives. Sketches the manufacturing process involved and examines the possibility of using semiconductors for power generation, central heating and refrigeration.

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Credits

production company

A E I

director

Michael Oitom

Duration

00:38:05:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1962

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323260

Language

English

Subject categories

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electric conductors

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heating

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1962

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