Wednesday 15 October 2008

Uranium, plutonium, critical mass and the atom bomb

If you're a physics buff and even if you're not really, you'll be enthralled by these lectures by Richard Muller, who teaches physics at the University of California. These podcasts cover nuclear terrorism, cold fusion, climate change and something called "physics for future presidents" (he's also published a book by the same name if you're interested). You'll learn how the atom bomb was made and what nuclear fission can do.

Brilliant, lucid, and targeted as much to the layperson as to future presidents - a definite must hear.

Check out these podcasts now. Or go direct to the main UC Berkeley webcast page.

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