The Atomic theory

United Kingdom, 1945

Film
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Episode number 1 of Series “Atomic physics: an historical approach”.
This film, in five parts, is designed for use in the Science Departments of universities, technical colleges, and schools teaching advanced physics. Each part of the film is usable independently from the other four parts. Part 1 deals with the early days in which the properties of the elements were systematized in terms of atomic theory. Suitable for students 15+.

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Credits

director

Derek Mayne

production company

Gaumont-British Instructional

Duration

00:09:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1945

Appears in

Atomic physics: an historical approach

Group of items

Atomic physics: an historical approach

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

000699

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atomic theory

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear physics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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