The Physical World - for iPod/iPhone

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.

Helicopters: flight basics

A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight.

09-03
05:19

Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades

A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.

09-03
04:34

Helicopters: Modern rotor blades

A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.

09-03
02:48

Helicopters: Flying a helicopter

A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades.

09-03
05:34

Helicopters: Autorotation

A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter.

09-03
03:47

Quantum physics: introduction

An introduction to quantum physics.

09-03
02:01

Quantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr

A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work.

09-03
05:00

Quantum Physics: the basics

The basic principles of quantum theory.

09-03
02:21

Quantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories

Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories.

09-03
04:30

Quantum physics: The EPR experiment

The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment.

09-03
03:51

Quantum physics: testing EPR for real

The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva.

09-03
05:23

Quantum physics: Concluding the debate

A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate.

09-03
02:12

Waves: fishermen and communications

Introducing fisherman and the science of waves.

09-03
06:33

Waves: Sound waves

A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea.

09-03
07:13

Waves: Electro magnetic waves

How radio waves work and their use at sea.

09-03
04:59

Waves: Make your own radio

How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves.

09-03
05:04

Waves: an ocean of EM radiation

A quick guide to wavelengths.

09-03
02:56

Collisions: Accident investigation

A look at vehicle accident investigation by the police and how a knowledge of physics helps to understand what happens.

09-03
06:11

Collisions: the CERN particle accelerator

A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva.

09-03
02:52

Collisions: the Hadron Collider

The Hadron collider at CERN.

09-03
06:56

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