Light Fantastic
Light Fantastic is a four-part BBC documentary series presented by Simon Schaffer, telling of the
history of optics. Throughout the series, Simon Schaffer explores some of important historical events of
light, including scientific researches, culture and economic development. The first episode shows how much
of modern science's origins came from the desire to penetrate the divine nature of light. The second episode
explores the link between the development of practical tools that manipulate light and the emergence of
new ideas. The third episode charts the discovery of the nature of light and its impact on the modern world.
And the last episode looks at how puzzling studying light turned out to be and how it affected knowledge of
science, art and the human mind.
(from bbc.co.uk)
Light Fantastic: Episode 1 - Let There be Light
This episode shows how much of modern science's origins came from the desire to penetrate the divine nature of light.
Light Fantastic: Episode 2 - The Light of Reason
This episode explores the link between the development of practical tools that manipulate light and the emergence of new ideas.
Light Fantastic: Episode 3 - The Stuff of Light
This episode charts the discovery of the true nature of light and its impact on the modern world.
Light Fantastic: Episode 4 - Light, The Universe and Everything
This episode looks at how puzzling studying light turned out to be and how it affected knowledge of science, art and the human mind.
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