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Annenberg Learner Physics for the 21st Century Series (11 Titles) Dark matter, string theory, particle accelerators, and other big topics in modern physics come together in this 11-part multimedia course for high school physics teachers, undergraduate students, and all adults who are fascinated by physics and cosmology. This series covers a broad scale, from sub-atomic particle physics, through atomic and molecular physics, to cosmology. The 11 video programs feature 22 case studies of researchers from leading research labs and universities who are breaking new ground in their fields.
BBC Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time Series (5 Titles) Discovering our place in the universe, Brian Cox looks back on a decade of discovery and towards the next space frontier, asking the biggest question of all – what’s next?
F = ma: Physical Science Concepts Series (3 titles) This engaging three-part series defines the elements of Newton’s Second Law—force, mass, and acceleration—plus related topics such as velocity and inertia; demonstrates them using basic calculations; and applies them in real-world examples. Video, animation, graphics, and narration combine to make this an excellent introduction to this fundamental law of physics. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards developed by the National Academies of Science and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A Cambridge Educational Production. 3-part series, 9-12 minutes each.
Jim Al-Khalili's Guide to Life, the Universe and Everything Series (2 Titles) Renowned physicist and professor, Jim Al-Khalili, takes viewers on a journey through the weird and wonderful microscopic world of quantum mechanics, exploring how it is behind both the large scale structure of the universe and the fundamental processes of life. This is a guide to answering one of the biggest mysteries of all—how did we get here?
OUP Physics Series (10 Titles This series of short educational videos explores topics in physics, from momentum to the Doppler Effect.
PBS Space Time Series (153 Titles) Have you ever asked “what is beyond the edge of the universe?” PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth with our astrophysicist host: Matthew O’Dowd. Matt O'Dowd spends his time studying the universe, especially really far-away things like quasars, super-massive black holes, and evolving galaxies. He uses telescopes in space to do it. Matt completed his Ph.D. at NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute, followed by work at the University of Melbourne and Columbia University. He's now a professor at the City University of New York's Lehman College and an Associate at the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium. Previous host Gabe Perez-Giz is an astrophysicist who studies black hole physics. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and also hosted PBS Infinite Series.
PBS The Physics of Light Series (6 Titles) While the terms “quantum physics” and “Theory of Relativity” are used casually every day, not many people know what they really mean. Yet these theories have had a profound impact not only on science and technology, but also on our world view. This intriguing 6-part documentary series explores the concepts of physics from familiar theories, such as Newton’s Law of Gravity, to the latest in scientific research, like string theory and M-theory. By connecting all of this research with the medium of light, we can gain a deeper understanding not only of our immediate reality, but of the unseen realities that are hidden beyond our perception. Starting with Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, Physics of Light explores the true nature of light, peers inside the atom, and looks ahead to the most cutting edge theories in physics.
Principles of Physics 1: Mechanics and Light 1: Mechanics: Scalars and Vectors, and Equations of Motion 2: Mechanics: Projectile Motion & Newton's Laws of Motion 3: Mechanics: Centripetal Force & Work and Energy 4: Mechanics: Momentum 5: Light: Wave Equation 6: Light: Colors 7: Light: Plane, Convex, and Concave Mirrors 8: Light: Refraction 9: Light: Lenses 10: Light: Theories of Light

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