DiscoverThe Physical World - for iPod/iPhone
The Physical World - for iPod/iPhone
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The Physical World - for iPod/iPhone

Author: The Open University

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This series of tracks introduces the basics of helicopter flight, quantum theory, special relativity, wave mechanics and particle physics, providing practical applications of physics and historical footage of Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr. Material is taken from The Open University course S207 The physical world.
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A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight.
A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades.
A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter.
An introduction to quantum physics.
A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work.
The basic principles of quantum theory.
Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories.
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment.
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva.
A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate.
Introducing fisherman and the science of waves.
Waves: Sound waves

Waves: Sound waves

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A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea.
How radio waves work and their use at sea.
How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves.
A quick guide to wavelengths.
A look at vehicle accident investigation by the police and how a knowledge of physics helps to understand what happens.
A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva.
The Hadron collider at CERN.
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