Applied and interdisciplinary physics
Applied physics is the application of physics to solve scientific or engineering problems. It is usually considered to be a bridge or a connection between physics and engineering.
3 episodes
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Meteorology
Melvyn Bragg discusses the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology.
6 March 2003
Featuring: Vladimir Janković, Richard Hamblyn, Liba Taub
Oceanography
Melvyn Bragg discusses the science of Oceanography which has attempted to unmask the enigma of the oceans and seas.
22 November 2001
Featuring: Margaret Deacon, Tony Rice, Simon Schaffer
Optics
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of optics – from star gazing with a telescope to examining lice under a microscope
1 March 2007
Featuring: Simon Schaffer, Jim Bennett, Emily Winterburn