Episode number 2 of Series “Atomic physics: an historical approach”.
A five part series designed for use in the science departments of universities, technical colleges, and schools teaching advanced physics, tracing the development of atomic energy from the days when John Dalton put forward his atomic theory in 1808, until the present day. This episode (part 2) deals with the development of X-rays and cathode rays.
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ACMI Identifier
008962
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cathode ray tubes
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → X-rays
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atomic structure
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atoms
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cathode ray tubes
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear physics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)