Episode of Series “Concepts in science: physics”.
Shows step-by-step, how an interest in cathode rays led scientists to discover X-rays, then alpha, beta and gamma radiation, and finally explore the conversion of matter into energy. Vivid computer animation clarifies concepts such as nuclear fission and fusion, shows how a nuclear reactor works and the difficulties in the disposal of radioactive wastes. There six ten minute episodes are: 1. “The Discovery of radioactivity” 2. “Properties of Becquerel rays” 3. “Natural transmutations” 4. “Energy from the nucleus” 5. “Electrical energy from fission” 6. “Nuclear by-products.”
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ACMI Identifier
305685
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nuclear fission
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Radioactive wastes
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear reactors
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → X-rays
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear fission
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear fusion
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear reactors
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Radioactivity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → X-rays
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)