Understanding the Quantum World. Episode 17, Atomic Clocks and GPS
2020
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Peer into the structure of a cesium atom to see what makes it ideal for measuring the length of a second and serving as the basis for atomic clocks. Then head into space to learn how GPS satellites use atomic clocks to triangulate positions on the ground. Finally, delve into Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity to understand the corrections that GPS must make to stay accurate.
The Great Courses, 2019.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2020.
1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2019.In English
Erica W. Carlson
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
English
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Web | Emovies | STREAMING | In-process (Set: 29 Jan 2021)Access resource |