Episode of Series “College Physics”.
Discusses nuclear stability and neutron induced fission. Explains neutron emission, self-sustaining chain reaction, and the role of the moderator, Illustrates the application of these ideas to the pile and shows the production of plutonium and tracer elements.
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ACMI Identifier
007748
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nuclear fission
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear reactors
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Neutrons
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear fission
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear physics - Research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear reactors
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)