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1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 min.) ; 144665743 bytes |
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This week on SCOPE we illuminate all things light and bright. That's right, everything from LEDs to lasers and lightning are covered in this episode dedicated to the science of light. LIFE OF THE LEDLearn about the life of the LED from its humble beginnings to the latest technology today. Dr Rob explains the origins and developments since the 1960s, and Phil Bosua from LIFX shares his latest advancement in LED with his new LED smart light bulbs. SCOPE IN A FLASHA glowing report from Ted, about a luminous lightning show that was captured on camera from the International Space Station. LASER LIGHT LESSONIt's a lesson in laser light making when Associate Professor David Lancaster from the University of Adelaide demonstrates how laser lights are made from a simple piece of glass. EXPERIMENT: BENDING LIGHTLight always travels in a straight line, right? Not always! Junior Scientist Phoebe proves that light can be bent using a bottle, water and a laser. The results are luminous. SAFETY BOTTLE LIGHTCan a single water bottle improve safety when cycling? Industrial Designer Sandy Walker from the University of South Australia turns the spotlight on his new design that makes cyclists shine brighter in the dark - an LED water bottle!PAINTING WITH LIGHTImagine painting a picture without paints or pens. We promise it's possible! Put your paints away and learn the art of painting with light as Maria Yerba and the team from Painters in Light show us how it's done.So join Dr Rob as he shines a light on everything that's luminous, as once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE |
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Broadcast 2013-06-13 at 16:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Lasers -- Design and construction.
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Light -- Experiments.
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Light -- Transmission.
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Light emitting diodes -- Materials.
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Lighting -- Special effects.
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Lighting -- Technological innovations.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bell, Robert, host
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