The Physical World - iPod/iPhone video
by The Open University
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Description
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.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoHelicopters: flight basics | A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Transcript -- Helicopters: flight basics | A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHelicopters: Traditional rotor blades | A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Transcript -- Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades | A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoHelicopters: Modern rotor blades | A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Transcript -- Helicopters: Modern rotor blades | A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoHelicopters: Flying a helicopter | A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Transcript -- Helicopters: Flying a helicopter | A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoHelicopters: Autorotation | A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Transcript -- Helicopters: Autorotation | A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoQuantum physics: introduction | An introduction to quantum physics. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: introduction | An introduction to quantum physics. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoQuantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr | A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr | A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoQuantum Physics: the basics | The basic principles of quantum theory. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Transcript -- Quantum Physics: the basics | The basic principles of quantum theory. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoQuantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories | Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories | Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoQuantum physics: The EPR experiment | The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: The EPR experiment | The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoQuantum physics: testing EPR for real | The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: testing EPR for real | The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoQuantum physics: Concluding the debate | A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | Transcript -- Quantum physics: Concluding the debate | A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoWaves: fishermen and communications | Introducing fisherman and the science of waves. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | Transcript -- Waves: fishermen and communications | Introducing fisherman and the science of waves. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoWaves: Sound waves | A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | Transcript -- Waves: Sound waves | A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoWaves: Electro magnetic waves | How radio waves work and their use at sea. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | Transcript -- Waves: Electro magnetic waves | How radio waves work and their use at sea. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoWaves: Make your own radio | How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | Transcript -- Waves: Make your own radio | How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoWaves: an ocean of EM radiation | A quick guide to wavelengths. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | Transcript -- Waves: an ocean of EM radiation | A quick guide to wavelengths. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoCollisions: Accident investigation | A look at vehicle accident investigation by the police and how a knowledge of physics helps to understand what happens. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | Transcript -- Collisions: Accident investigation | A look at vehicle accident investigation by the police and how a knowledge of physics helps to understand what happens. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoCollisions: the CERN particle accelerator | A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | Transcript -- Collisions: the CERN particle accelerator | A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoCollisions: the Hadron Collider | The Hadron collider at CERN. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | Transcript -- Collisions: the Hadron Collider | The Hadron collider at CERN. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoMotion: Firing a cannonball from a moving train | A look at the motion of a cannonball when fired from a moving train. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | Transcript -- Motion: Firing a cannonball from a moving train | A look at the motion of a cannonball when fired from a moving train. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoRelativity: Einstein and Athletics | Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | Transcript -- Relativity: Einstein and Athletics | Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time. | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 44 Episodes |











