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Light : visionary science
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- Summary
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Whether they're searching for the cosmic big picture or studying Earth's most humble life forms, scientists must develop a thorough understanding of light. This program guides viewers through cutti...
Whether they're searching for the cosmic big picture or studying Earth's most humble life forms, scientists must develop a thorough understanding of light. This program guides viewers through cutting-edge physics, biology, and forensics as it explores light's fundamental characteristics and uses. Viewers are introduced to MacArthur Fellow and Harvard researcher Dr. Lene Hau, who outlines her method for slowing light down, despite Einstein's assertion to the contrary. In addition, the program sheds light-literally-on new tools and techniques in crime scene investigations, while studying photosynthesis in plants and the surprising visual acuity of jellyfish.
Details
- Creator
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2009], c2008
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (23 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9781608252169
- OCLC
- ocn712802274
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 16, 2009.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Theories About Light (3:45) -- How to Slow Light Down (2:54) -- How Light Is Used in Crime Fighting (2:47) -- Laser and Infrared Light in Crime Fighting (2:42) -- Land and Sea Forests (4:52) -- Human Sight and Jellyfish Sight (3:46)