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Natural Transmutations
Demonstrations at the atomic level show how elements are transformed into new elements, or isotopes, through the process of decay. Three types of radioactive decay are explained, and the concept of half-life is discussed. (10 minutes)(more details) |
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The Discovery of Radioactivity
This introductory program explores the nature of radioactivity and presents a historical overview of the scientific developments that led to its discovery. The research of Faraday, Rontgen, and the Curies is examined, and Becquerel's discovery of rad...(more details) |
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Electrical Energy from Fission
A review of nuclear fission demonstrates how the process can lead to chain reactions, controlled and harnessed in nuclear reactors. Outlining the functioning of a nuclear reactor step-by-step, the program shows how energy is produced and transmitted ...(more details) |
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Nuclear By-products
The fission process in the core of a nuclear reactor is illustrated, with emphasis on the dual nature of the by-products. The program explains the drawbacks of nuclear reactors as sources of energy, focusing on the long life of the nuclear waste prod...(more details) |
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Properties of Becquerel Rays
The discovery of Becquerel rays and their properties as well as the Curies' experiments with radioactive sources are re-created in this program. Experiments conducted by Rutherford illustrate the properties of the three types of radiation-alpha, beta...(more details) |
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