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Oxford Physics Short Talks and Introductions

Short talks from University of Oxford Physics Department. Contains episodes previously published as:(1) 'Astrophysics: An Introduction'(2) 'Lab, Camera, Action!': "Lab, Camera, Action! is a series of ... Read more

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Space - The Ultimate Laboratory

Space - The Ultimate Laboratory

What can space teach us about the laws of physics? Space is huge and complicated. This is a challenge, but also gives us... Read more

7 Jul 2014

9mins

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Lab, Camera, Action: Maglev Train

Lab, Camera, Action: Maglev Train

Wheels are so last century. We’ve got a train set which doesn’t have any; it just floats around the track in a billowing... Read more

3 Feb 2014

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Lab, Camera, Action: Particle Accelerator

Lab, Camera, Action: Particle Accelerator

Dr Andrew Steele takes a look inside the ISIS particle accelerator in Oxfordshire, where scientists use neutrons to inve... Read more

3 Feb 2014

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Lab, Camera, Action: Make your own CD spectrometer

Lab, Camera, Action: Make your own CD spectrometer

How do we know what the stars are made of when we've never been to one? Dr Andrew Steele shows us how to make a spectrom... Read more

3 Feb 2014

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