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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2018
  • The first of three programmes in which nuclear physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of the greatest scientific discovery ever - that everything is made of atoms.
    As scientists delved deep into the atom, into the very heart of matter, they unravelled nature's most shocking secrets. They had to abandon everything they believed in and create a whole new science, which today underpins the whole of physics, chemistry, biology and maybe even life itself.
    The series tells a story of geniuses like Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg who were driven by their thirst for knowledge and glory. It is a story of false starts and conflicts, ambition and revelation, a story which leads us through some of the most exciting and exhilarating ideas ever conceived by the human race.
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  • @danielpaulson8838
    @danielpaulson8838 3 роки тому +124

    I’m 62. No papers due, no class projects. I’m retired. And, I will listen to these kinds of programs as long as I can hear.

    • @ophiolatreia93
      @ophiolatreia93 3 роки тому +8

      I'm 36 and also love this stuff. Just finished an 11 hour video on special relativity by Brian Greene. I recommend it :)

    • @goobytron2888
      @goobytron2888 2 роки тому +3

      It’s best reason to be here.

    • @marktime9235
      @marktime9235 2 роки тому +4

      1 year older than you. Dr Jim is legendary.

    • @fjames208
      @fjames208 2 роки тому +1

      Cool

    • @frankdimeglio8216
      @frankdimeglio8216 2 роки тому

      @@ophiolatreia93 Brian Greene 💰 is knowingly and deceitfully lying about physics. He's political.

  • @kevincasson7109
    @kevincasson7109 5 років тому +402

    Most underrated presenter, broadcaster of physics ever!! And an incredible intellect and master of his subject himself. Could listen to him 24/7👌

    • @aidansmyth6480
      @aidansmyth6480 4 роки тому +18

      Then you should search for his radio series 'The Life Scientific' which is excellent.

    • @philsurtees
      @philsurtees 4 роки тому +8

      He is NOT underrated you ignorant moron.

    • @dougg1075
      @dougg1075 4 роки тому

      Aidan Smyth yes but not quite as interesting as this.

    • @chrissmith7259
      @chrissmith7259 4 роки тому +1

      @@philsurtees Why so angry ?

    • @FrankJPSegura
      @FrankJPSegura 4 роки тому +2

      I agree, bad sound track!!!

  • @Greg_tha_rushin
    @Greg_tha_rushin 2 роки тому +80

    Jim Al-Khalili really does an excellent job of explaining the concepts and history of physics for laypeople. I've watched everything I could find from him. It's absolutely fascinating.

    • @LetsSeeYourKungFu
      @LetsSeeYourKungFu 2 роки тому +1

      same

    • @eulabarredo5186
      @eulabarredo5186 Рік тому

      Yes and fascinated by science

    • @frankdimeglio8216
      @frankdimeglio8216 Рік тому

      @@eulabarredo5186 What is E=MC2 is dimensionally consistent. Maxwell's equations are fundamentally consistent WITH what is E=MC2, particle/wave duality, TIME, AND the second dimension in/of SPACE (ON BALANCE), AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND NECESSARILY) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE); AS TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE !!! Great. c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE. Accordingly, ON BALANCE, the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution. Notice what is the orange AND setting Sun. Lava is orange, AND it is even blood red. Notice what is THE EYE ON BALANCE. (Consider what is water !!!) Indeed, notice what is the TRANSLUCENT AND BLUE sky ON BALANCE !!! Water comes from THE EYE ON BALANCE. Indeed, consider what is E=MC2; AS c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE. So, ON BALANCE, consider what is the BALANCED MIDDLE DISTANCE in/of SPACE !!! THE EARTH IS ALSO BLUE. Indeed, consider what is the fully illuminated (AND setting/WHITE) MOON ON BALANCE. AGAIN, CONSIDER WHAT IS E=MC2 ON BALANCE !!! Magnificent. Importantly, gravity is an INTERACTION that cannot be shielded (or blocked) ON BALANCE. Consider TIME AND time dilation ON BALANCE, AS TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE. The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE. TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE, AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND NECESSARILY) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). Great. Consider, ON BALANCE, what is BALANCED BODILY/VISUAL EXPERIENCE. The INTEGRATED EXTENSIVENESS of THOUGHT AND description is improved in the truly superior mind. BALANCE AND completeness go hand in hand. The rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution, AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND NECESSARILY) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). Great ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
      By Frank Martin DiMeglio

    • @ernesthedges7991
      @ernesthedges7991 15 днів тому

      8​@@eulabarredo5186

  • @keykth4040
    @keykth4040 3 роки тому +581

    Yall are probably here cause of your teacher too huh.

    • @voges1001
      @voges1001 3 роки тому +23

      no, I'm trying to understand charged particle interactions -- for some reason. one video says they exchange "virtual photons", another says virtual photons are just a mathematical abstraction. now i'm trying to figure out wtf is really going on here. I figured I'd start with how atoms work.

    • @eils3121
      @eils3121 3 роки тому +5

      Yep

    • @Capeau
      @Capeau 3 роки тому +23

      No I'm here because i was looking for some data to calibrate my time machine and now i'm stuck in a loop, watching one science video after another on the console

    • @swathe7789
      @swathe7789 3 роки тому +9

      unfortunatley its 40 min long 😒

    • @jakecasale6289
      @jakecasale6289 3 роки тому +1

      yeah :/

  • @williamwooten5221
    @williamwooten5221 3 роки тому +55

    I really enjoy listening to and watching Jim Al-Khalili as he brings understanding of the complex concepts of physics to the level of the layman. Having running examples and pictures of the processes discussed brings his presentations to life. Keep up the good work, Sir!

  • @myriaddsystems
    @myriaddsystems 4 роки тому +34

    This is an absolutely stunning series, presented by a master scientist and- and even greater, master communicator in the form of Jim Al-Khalili. Much better than the popular science tv personality, Brian Cox...

  • @dr.feelicks2051
    @dr.feelicks2051 4 роки тому +72

    Echoing others: The drama of the music- love it or hate it -IT SHOULDN'T OBSCURE THE NARRATOR BY BEING TOO LOUD!... as it is in this series.

  • @Bix12
    @Bix12 5 років тому +66

    I always enjoy listening to Dr Jim Al-Khalili - he's a very good explainer

  • @anupsinghvns
    @anupsinghvns 5 років тому +17

    Photo of all great minds coming together for conference is incredible

    • @fidelogos7098
      @fidelogos7098 3 роки тому

      I love that photo! I wonder if the participants were aware of how remarkable their coming together was.

  • @wets2007
    @wets2007 3 роки тому +11

    Jim Al-Khalili: your videos are all marvelous, absolutely clarifying the difficult concepts. God bless you! Keep it up Sir!

  • @misspomerol
    @misspomerol 4 роки тому +28

    These are just some of the best physics documentaries on UA-cam. Period.

    • @marktime9235
      @marktime9235 3 роки тому

      Personally, I think they ARE the best on YT.

    • @dagordon1041
      @dagordon1041 6 місяців тому

      Yes. There are a LOT of them. It's wonderful.

  • @janetheywood4300
    @janetheywood4300 Рік тому +2

    Jim Al Khalili is a master lecturer, his documentaries have you hanging on his every word and hold your attention till the very end. Food for thought, bravo sir.

  • @loredanamaggi82
    @loredanamaggi82 5 років тому +9

    Thank so much. Very clear explanations and a lovely walkthrough physics history

  • @basedbear1605
    @basedbear1605 5 років тому +33

    I must say that as a scientist, I find this extremely beneficial. I would make viewing this video required homework for any chemistry/physics/engineering program. I have always known about Heisenberg and the Uncertainty Principle from Quantum Mechanics, but I never knew the background behind the scientific community and how it all developed. I love learning new things about old concepts.
    Very well done!

    • @frankwestphal8532
      @frankwestphal8532 2 роки тому +2

      Yes! Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle to me, is the clearest pointer to the idea of a conscious universe and our integration in to it. If something isn't conscious, how can it modify it's behavior based our observations? How can it morph in to different things at different times? Could it be that we are in a constant state of interaction on a sub atomic level with everything around us, and we are affecting it, and it is affecting us? The definition of the Indian word karma is "cause and effect". I think there is great wisdom in many older cultures that we are going to be rediscovering over time, as we realize how some of their concepts are related to reality in a very real way, that we simply previously couldn't understand.

  • @tommyp6959
    @tommyp6959 3 роки тому +4

    This is BY FAR my favourite documentaries regardless of topics

  • @bsd1977
    @bsd1977 3 роки тому +3

    Loved the style of narration. The Einstein/Schrodinger Vs. Bohr/Heisenberg , is put together so well. Thank you to everyone who helped put this together.

  • @mnada72
    @mnada72 4 роки тому +9

    This is the fourth time I attend this show and still amazed. It's so packed with knowledge it cannot flow to normal brain all at once

    • @billbogg3857
      @billbogg3857 7 місяців тому

      Try shrinking it down into smaller bits.

  • @tonyrock5313
    @tonyrock5313 5 років тому +15

    One of the best scientific Presenters.

  • @rodneythur8754
    @rodneythur8754 3 роки тому +2

    Complex topic made simple, given order, far better than any professor I have heard. Love it!

  • @shabnamabrar1008
    @shabnamabrar1008 4 роки тому +1

    Professor Jim Al Kahalili has remarkable ability of presenting the facts in absolutely unbiased n crystal clear manner...hats off

  • @olenasas2290
    @olenasas2290 4 роки тому +18

    The most amazing, mind-blowing documentary I have ever seen. Dr. Al-Khalili is a genius storyteller.

  • @craigsmith1443
    @craigsmith1443 4 роки тому +4

    Not since James Burke's _Connections_ have we had a science series this good. This is fascinating and exciting, just the kind of teaching to make students want to study physics (or one of the lesser sciences made up of physics). Thank you.

    • @a.lewisraymer7772
      @a.lewisraymer7772 Рік тому

      Agree-- and great to recall to mind Connections--so enjoyed that back then.

  • @sonsofjorge7730
    @sonsofjorge7730 3 роки тому +2

    i didn't realize... i had been binge watching his lectures for two days in a row.. *slap to my face* hey self return to the world !

  • @alice12chelure9
    @alice12chelure9 3 роки тому +2

    This is perfect .Professor Jim should broadcast more

  • @paulsenkans3401
    @paulsenkans3401 5 років тому +23

    Science and electronic music - 2 great things of my life. Living the dream. Cheers Jim!

  • @JAKOB1977
    @JAKOB1977 2 роки тому +5

    The rivalry between the Dane Niels Bohr (father of the atom) and the german Einstein (bonafide science-king) in those pioneering days... is brilliant to read up on here in modern time, and literally "MindClash of Titans"
    Einstein got the Nobel Price in 1921 and Niels Bohr in 1922, just the year after, so likely a lot of "ego" is also in play.
    and yeah, Einstein went to his grave, and could simply not accept this weird Quantum Mechanics from Niels Bohr and his students.
    Jim Al Khalili, is superb as a narrator. speak fluently and easy to understand, even from me, as a non-English native tongue.

  • @stevenkaeser8583
    @stevenkaeser8583 5 років тому +38

    Excellent presentation and very entertaining. Reminds me of the BBC show “Connections”.

    • @aaroncurtis8545
      @aaroncurtis8545 4 роки тому +1

      Oh yeah... That was a great show

    • @willmpet
      @willmpet 3 роки тому

      My favorite line from "Connections" is "And so Galileo spent the rest of his life under house arrest, while up in the Netherlands, Baruch Spinoza was doing work that helped Isaac Newton. Baruch Spinoza who had been excommunicated by the Jews, discriminated against by the Christians, and tolerated by the Dutch."

  • @stevetrimingham6711
    @stevetrimingham6711 3 роки тому +1

    Can't say enough how good this documentary is.

  • @cccircuit8296
    @cccircuit8296 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of the best serious for learning atomic physics ❤️

  • @dapdizzy
    @dapdizzy 5 років тому +29

    That was a good narrative of the chronological sequence of the theory being developed. And BTW “matrix mechanics” is hardly ever mentioned in similar documentaries. Respect!

  • @Aaronscampers
    @Aaronscampers 4 роки тому +1

    This is absolutely fantastic! Al-Khalili is an ingenious presenter. Everyone complaining about the music, get over yourselves. Music is at the heart of human emotion, and that's exactly what I love about these films: knowledge, passion, intellect and great history.

  • @theklaus7436
    @theklaus7436 11 місяців тому +1

    I can honestly tell I’ve been listening study physics the last 10 years. And boy have I learned from all of these physics shows. Truly great full

  • @mshell1959
    @mshell1959 4 роки тому +98

    What we need is a background music/noise filter for otherwise excellent videos such as this.

    • @CN-wt2bj
      @CN-wt2bj 4 роки тому +5

      Yeh annoying AF right

    • @Parpl22
      @Parpl22 4 роки тому +5

      Science has yet to come up with a way to solve this conundrum.

    • @c.smythe3022
      @c.smythe3022 4 роки тому

      blame google and the amatures that wrote it and the amatures that uploaded non audio equalized clips - basically 14 yr old boys

    • @DrorF
      @DrorF 3 роки тому

      Can play video directly in VLC and use the equalizer (not that it helps very much)

    • @lindeermig
      @lindeermig 3 роки тому

      It may have something to do with copyright?

  • @praggypopsqa4652
    @praggypopsqa4652 5 років тому +18

    The timing of discovery of radiation explains why early movies had Mad Scientists using it in ways that were unscientific, because it was still a mysterious, little understood matter. So of course, it could turn a man into a reptile or a super being. That doesn't mean they wouldn't make up something ridiculous now. It is after all science "fiction," not science lessons.

    • @michaelmcmurray9252
      @michaelmcmurray9252 5 років тому

      You speak the truth. I've given the world the true structure of the universe and the cause of gravitational field and the fools are so wrapped up in there establishment they are to blind to see and to dumb to hear the truth.. See nuclear gravity episodes.

  • @identification133
    @identification133 5 років тому +2

    Mind boggling when sizing fractions of atoms, that's when you lose me. Actually, I tried to stay with and the interesting part came when colors flashed from such tiny objects. This really was a great documentary to watch - thank you.

  • @eshetudinka4550
    @eshetudinka4550 4 роки тому +2

    I love Professor Jim Al-Khalili's presentation , What else can I say? from Ethiopia

  • @HariKalay
    @HariKalay 4 роки тому +4

    An amazing presenter. Brilliant content.

  • @thebonesaw..4634
    @thebonesaw..4634 5 років тому +3

    30:46 -- _"For a secret liaison with an old girlfriend (whose identity remains a mystery to this day). But their passion proved to be the _*_CAT_*_ -alyst for _*_Schrodinger's_*_ creative genius"._ I see what you did there. Well played, sir... well played indeed.

  • @user-mf7pu5xl7j
    @user-mf7pu5xl7j 4 місяці тому

    I'm hooked!!! Can't stop watching Jim Khalili docs . . . Quantum physicists were bouncing ideas off each other like giant atoms at conference . . .

  • @jacksondouglas5694
    @jacksondouglas5694 5 місяців тому +1

    I am a physicist, my tutor at university was a German physicist who did his PhD with W. Heisenberg, also my tutor was roommate of C von Weizacker, and he told me several anecdotes about Heisenberg. One of them is about when he came up with the uncertainty principle. According to Heisenberg, it occurred to him on a mountain where they had a campfire to rest. If anyone wants more anecdotes about Heisenberg write to me in the replies and we can do it privately.

  • @frankwestphal8532
    @frankwestphal8532 2 роки тому +3

    Jim Al-Khalili and Brian Greene are second to none in their ability to present complex concepts in an understandable way to non-physicists. If you liked this, you will love Brian Greene's "The Fabric of the Cosmos", and Jim's other videos about Quantum Biology. It appears that our understanding of the relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics is growing ever greater. Contemplating these concepts has brought me to a completely different understanding of the universe in general, and therefore everything that occurs within it. The game changer for me, was to think of the universe as a conscious entity. From that viewpoint, it gets awe inspiringly cool, and things really started to click in to place. Could it be that everything we do, is an attempt to gain knowledge that it already possesses, in order to become co creators? And if we are successful in our endeavors could we as individuals, someday, through many lifetimes of wisdom acquisition, and probably billions of years, become peers with our current universe and create our own universes too?

  • @kennethkustren9381
    @kennethkustren9381 5 років тому +12

    Yes, Rutherford and Bohr deserve incredible Honours.

    • @rubencolon2817
      @rubencolon2817 5 років тому

      I agree earnest and Neal where the rock stars of there era. Incredible minds!

  • @DocKing87
    @DocKing87 4 роки тому +1

    Love that Jim is watching the video of all the physicists on the iPod Classic @ 44:30

  • @spacewhite4177
    @spacewhite4177 5 років тому +2

    The revelation of the true universe is still ongoing.

  • @afrizallathifulfadli3123
    @afrizallathifulfadli3123 5 років тому +8

    can you add the subtitle for easy understand me, thanks

  • @zeroshogan6513
    @zeroshogan6513 4 роки тому +21

    cant hear anything 4:57
    sac the editor of sound

    • @rage9715
      @rage9715 3 роки тому +2

      Get your hearing checked

  • @bardwessel4663
    @bardwessel4663 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent, not the least on account on Jim Al-Khalili's genuine approach towards the material, which comes across without no obvious disturbance of the kind that in general is what makes that kind of "sound design" attractive. It's otherwise part of an overexploited culture, perhaps underestimating the value of our sound reasons for styling our focus the way we do (says one who can't at all understand how come some excellent students choose to keep music on at all times).

  • @Gary-bk8np
    @Gary-bk8np 6 місяців тому

    The producers deserve a tip of the hat, as well. The creativity of touches like the music that goes with the steam engine imagery and the work with the "team photo" of the physics greats at the end make this all the more satisfying to watch. But they're easily overlooked amid the exquisite substance of the content!

  • @henkknaap8781
    @henkknaap8781 4 роки тому +8

    What an attractive professor, a joy to listen to
    Even for me, with the high school long behind me.
    Beautiful presentation!

  • @esvegateban
    @esvegateban 4 роки тому +9

    You need to do something with the audio mix: music is terribly loud and in parts (particularly in e2 and 3) you really can't hear what physicist super star Dr. Jim is saying!

  • @marcfugere6747
    @marcfugere6747 2 роки тому

    Still so many questions? From the creation and expansion of our universe, atoms, matter, the elements, black holes are all linked. Great show!

  • @vanillagorilla8438
    @vanillagorilla8438 5 років тому +4

    Absolutely fascinating, glad to have found this series, thank you...

  • @TubesWidener
    @TubesWidener 5 років тому +11

    Incredibly exciting historical review. Thank you

  • @vaishnavic9900
    @vaishnavic9900 3 роки тому +5

    Who are here after SSR Sir's class?!

  • @SuperiorDave
    @SuperiorDave 2 роки тому +1

    I love how Jim uses such enthusiasm describing conversations that I'm sure were far between each other in time and distance and were often quite uninteresting to most people. He presents everything like it's an action movie or a boxing match and as if the scientists are racecar drivers. Kinda takes the "nerd" out of the science. It's cool though. 😎 I enjoy watching how he presents the science. Different then Brian Cox and Neal Tyson, who presents everything more soft and in awe and heart felt.

  • @sarikasrivastava9606
    @sarikasrivastava9606 5 років тому +2

    Yes! This video is reel about the sci

  • @janethayes5941
    @janethayes5941 4 роки тому +99

    Why oh why is the background music the main part of these otherwise excellent docs???

    • @robinhood4640
      @robinhood4640 4 роки тому +7

      Because the scientists know that it doesn't stop you listening to what is being said and it is a good thing to do. Who are we to say that a scientist got something wrong? we are too stupid to understand these things, you must believe them, the music isn't annoying and it isn't pissing thousands of youtubers off. we are all wrong because we know nothing.

    • @janethayes5941
      @janethayes5941 4 роки тому +4

      @@robinhood4640 huh?

    • @robinhood4640
      @robinhood4640 4 роки тому +4

      @@janethayes5941 it's called sarcasm.

    • @janethayes5941
      @janethayes5941 4 роки тому

      @@robinhood4640 😮🤣😂👍👌

    • @djbabbotstown
      @djbabbotstown 4 роки тому +3

      To “sex it up”
      Like we even want it.

  • @pixxelwizzard
    @pixxelwizzard 3 роки тому +11

    A riveting tale well told on a fascinating subject. Thank you!! Love how Professor Jim explains these things from the very locations where they happened. That was so cool! :)

  • @professorjahangeri8100
    @professorjahangeri8100 27 днів тому

    One of the best descriptions of the atomic theory and the history behind quantum mechanics. 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @edward6902
    @edward6902 Місяць тому

    46:44 this use of that photograph and your synopsis of how the conference went for all of these illustrious attendees is VERY good

  • @jdemo7167
    @jdemo7167 5 років тому +4

    My brain ate this up and smoke came out of my ears. Thank you for this most interesting series.

    • @theorder4592
      @theorder4592 4 роки тому

      I know this is a joke and your saying that you love watching this but if there is smoke out of your ears you should speak to somebody xd

  • @smm193025
    @smm193025 5 років тому +41

    1900s our race was arguing about atoms and quantum mechanics, 2018 our race is arguing whether the earth is flat. What have we become.

    • @ijustshitmypants8301
      @ijustshitmypants8301 5 років тому +1

      Were becoming dumber, didnt you know?

    • @gerryjames9720
      @gerryjames9720 5 років тому +1

      Entropy must necessarily proceed from a more organized state.

    • @timothyhawley5879
      @timothyhawley5879 5 років тому +6

      the idiots just have more platforms to voice their opinions. back then they could go to speakers corner and get laughed at by a handful of bored tourists.

    • @davidsabillon5182
      @davidsabillon5182 5 років тому +3

      😔 depressing

    • @davidsabillon5182
      @davidsabillon5182 5 років тому +2

      @@timothyhawley5879 🤔 good point. So the internet is sort of a catch 22. Letting crazy people infect other people with their craziness by the millions. I need a drink now 😕

  • @morningstar9233
    @morningstar9233 4 роки тому

    I find it both wonderful and unsettling there's uncertainty and unknowability at the heart of everything.

  • @zack_120
    @zack_120 8 місяців тому +1

    The vivid historical personalized words and moves make absolute sci theories colorful and more real. Thank you for the valuable true stories.

  • @pjflynn
    @pjflynn 5 років тому +5

    I really enjoy your show and your explanations, Dr Al-Khalili. BUT, the background noise distraction drowns your voice and makes it very difficult to listen. Please correct this?

  • @ThisNameIsMineDude
    @ThisNameIsMineDude 4 роки тому +20

    Superb presentation. It's a shame that the music drowns out the professor though.

    • @paulstovall3777
      @paulstovall3777 3 роки тому +1

      Sadly, it seems to be the intent of the sound master to do exactly that. One would think.....

    • @lochlanbarrett6851
      @lochlanbarrett6851 3 роки тому +1

      ratio

  • @jdemo7167
    @jdemo7167 5 років тому +2

    For those who complain about the background music, smart TVs have 6 different volume settings Click MENU on your remote then scroll down to AUDIO click/ok. Then scroll down to Equalizer Settings click/ok. Choose (arrow right and left) the BRIGHT setting click/ok and EXITThe background music becomes much less noticeable....Not talking from on high jus sayin.

    • @RWBHere
      @RWBHere 5 років тому

      Fine if you have a smart TV. Serious, non-belligerent question: Will that reduce the racket which is far louder than his voice to something which is at least bearable? Comment: An audience should not have to do that in order to hear an otherwise interesting presentation. I hope that the BBC fired the person responsible for the racket. It's interesting that this series is no longer shown as repeats on domestic TV in Britain. Later series by Al Khalili (and others), with far less additional noise, are repeated frequently. Listeners over here complained vehemently about the din in some programmes, and they have made efforts to correct the problems.

  • @paulkovach9144
    @paulkovach9144 3 роки тому +2

    There should be a Jim Al-Khalili Clothing Collection.

  • @charliesmith1984
    @charliesmith1984 4 роки тому +15

    Gotta respect that he’s wearing the same purple shirt and black trousers across half of Europe 🤣

    • @craigwall9536
      @craigwall9536 3 роки тому

      LOL Go read the Lucher Color Test. You'll have a completely different take on that purple and black outfit. There's some deep conflict in his life. (Not that it's wrong to be conflicted- but YOU'RE wrong for thinking it deserves respect. It's merely "unfortunate" and revealing.)

    • @danielpaulson8838
      @danielpaulson8838 3 роки тому

      😅😅 It’s a good look too. Understated and professional. I’m sure it helps with editing too.
      I would need a few spare pairs.

    • @therealpbristow
      @therealpbristow 3 роки тому +1

      It's almost as if the production team bothered to hire a continuity supervisor. =:o}

  • @urbanhesse1362
    @urbanhesse1362 5 років тому +38

    it was a good program outher than the destraction of background noise ,

  • @PaulThatcher-iu5in
    @PaulThatcher-iu5in 4 роки тому

    Jim, or as he was then known Jamil, and his brother, joined our school in Portsmouth when we were sixth-formers almost 40 years ago. His career demonstrates that at Priory School, part of the highly democratic Comprehensive Education experiment, with staff like Mrs Marlowe and Mr Williams (our Physics teachers), they could teach us to love science and then help us to teach others to love it too. Also, without immigration, we would never have got Jim and indeed many of the great scientists he talks about in his series. Proud to have gone to school with him!

  • @Quancept
    @Quancept 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! There is always something new out there that we don't know and I don't even believe we would ever reach a solid conclusion about anything because of the uncertainty principle.

  • @pixxelwizzard
    @pixxelwizzard 3 роки тому +10

    "Rutherford knew he'd struck physics gold." --I see what you did there.

  • @keyeshavin7882
    @keyeshavin7882 5 років тому +6

    SOUND AND VIBRATION IS WHAT MAKES THINGS MATTER......

    • @SsiolisP
      @SsiolisP 5 років тому +1

      SOUND IS VIBRATION............................................

    • @harshadk4595
      @harshadk4595 4 роки тому

      A very well presented documentary..reminded of the science textbooks in school teaching about these great scientists...Also, some of the things i've read over the years : 1) The Sound of the Word when vibrates in space creates matter /condenses into matter... 2) In the beginning was the Word..the Word was with God..the Word was God...and all the things that were created were created from It...3) An atom is a particle of darkness...the Nucleus being the throne of Divine Light...4) An ancient Yogi / scientist called "Kanad" was first to mention existence of atoms or "kan"

    • @veronicagorosito187
      @veronicagorosito187 4 роки тому

      Magic thinking detected.

  • @dankovasovic8087
    @dankovasovic8087 3 роки тому +1

    Let's forget insignificant things... this is excellent video and condensed story how We and All...came to position where we are NOW.

  • @itsscience
    @itsscience 2 роки тому +2

    What an amazing way of presentation.. script is also superb..

  • @darkstatehk
    @darkstatehk 5 років тому +25

    That background noise everyone is complaining about here is actually Quantum Foam.

    • @RPKGameVids
      @RPKGameVids 4 роки тому

      Great pic! Double dipped?

    • @bilindalaw-morley161
      @bilindalaw-morley161 4 роки тому

      darkstatehk I don’t care what it is, I just know it’s too load. I could do with some foam for my ears, if they’ve got any spare, although that would just obscure his voice even more.

    • @c.smythe3022
      @c.smythe3022 4 роки тому

      haha lala nice try, not at all droll

    • @lochlanbarrett6851
      @lochlanbarrett6851 3 роки тому

      ...............................

  • @TheShipwreckedStoic
    @TheShipwreckedStoic 3 роки тому +5

    This intro is so gangsta!
    Jim is my dude, I bought his book yesterday The World According to Physics

  • @FloozieOne
    @FloozieOne Рік тому +1

    This is the first video of yours I have seen. It is stunning and explains a lot of things I was very unclear about before. I'm off to watch another one by which time my brain will probably have turned to mush, but if I sit still and don't use it for awhile it should slowly solidify back to it's natural state. Thanks to all those atoms I cannot see or track but that are unstable in a mush and want to return to an ordered state.

    • @billbogg3857
      @billbogg3857 7 місяців тому

      Try a Brownian motion. That helps

  • @tonyb8660
    @tonyb8660 Рік тому

    so refreshing to watch an up-to-date, quality program without one mention of global warming

  • @WanderfalkeAT
    @WanderfalkeAT 5 років тому +9

    Thank you for that free and educational Video, Host!

  • @alansmithee419
    @alansmithee419 5 років тому +10

    Them: *get Boltzmann to do science*
    Boltzmann: *does science*
    Them: SACRILEGE!

    • @myriaddsystems
      @myriaddsystems 4 роки тому +3

      It's terrible the way that these poor men were treated

  • @criss_crosz5407
    @criss_crosz5407 4 роки тому +2

    Thank god I found this had a project in class abt this vid and he was speaking so fast I couldn’t write stuff down😭

  • @nbt9501
    @nbt9501 2 роки тому +2

    Mr Jim you are doing outstanding research on Muslim Scientists and their amazing work done in the field of science. with the core of my heart i appreciate you. God bless you. Sir I have also launched my youtube channel to deliver whatever i have got from my scholarly late father who being renowned lawyer taught me not only law but litrature, poetry philosophy n history. Anyway i have very limited resources but inspite of that i am trying my best to impart to young generation. Regards

  • @biggles258
    @biggles258 5 років тому +3

    Agreed. I've always loved Jim Al-Khalili's stuff, but I'd much prefer to listen just to him without all that 'background' noise.

  • @MagtanimAyDiBiro
    @MagtanimAyDiBiro 5 років тому +5

    coolest documentary of atom, chronologically explain the succession of discoveries, insurmountable mysteries but still triumph

  • @patrikwright2658
    @patrikwright2658 3 роки тому +1

    What a great speaker.talks in every day language

  • @josephk7954
    @josephk7954 5 років тому +2

    Some super-brill industrial techno.

  • @iambiggus
    @iambiggus 4 роки тому +4

    Just in case you didn’t know, the rocket equation is a beautiful thing.

    • @iambiggus
      @iambiggus 4 роки тому

      @MichaelKingsfordGray Get off UA-cam Mikey, you're drunk!

    • @YYFGGUKYGJSHBJSHBJLS
      @YYFGGUKYGJSHBJSHBJLS 4 роки тому

      @MichaelKingsfordGray Ah, being 'brave' by using your real name, so as to be held accountable for your comments, correct? Is that truly a sign of bravery? In this era of social media, and the crazies that drift about, it might be considered by some to be quite foolish. Tell me, is it also considered cowardly to 'run your mouth' while you sit safely behind a computer screen, protected by any potential consequences of your words? Some might say an obvious sign of intelligence is a strong sense of self awareness. Have we seen that here, Michael Kingsford Gray?
      All of these questions are entirely rhetorical. You may dismiss or answer them at your leisure, and to yourself. Cheers.

  • @voules.spillay5328
    @voules.spillay5328 4 роки тому +5

    Brilliant presentation!

  • @miguelorozco6138
    @miguelorozco6138 5 років тому +2

    These people are truly in a different frequency

    • @thephilosopher7173
      @thephilosopher7173 4 роки тому

      not really they just applied themselves. the same way you can if you chose to.

  • @lelouchlamperouge8093
    @lelouchlamperouge8093 2 роки тому +1

    One of the most ludicrous speaker.
    Love from *India.* 🍀

  • @josephrau4071
    @josephrau4071 5 років тому +44

    Great video, but jeez guys, why is the music so loud when narrator is speaking. Couldn't understand substantial portions and of course, no closed captions!

    • @antonshadyrya2088
      @antonshadyrya2088 5 років тому +3

      I hear it just fine. One of the best documentaries on the subject to date and the music adds to the style/character

    • @jfsbob01
      @jfsbob01 5 років тому +1

      Blade runner
      L

    • @basedbear1605
      @basedbear1605 5 років тому +1

      Don't understand all these complaints. I thought the audio was spot on... never once did it drown out the announcer.

    • @jojolafrite90
      @jojolafrite90 5 років тому

      Because of stupid copyright issues... Stupid world.

    • @RWBHere
      @RWBHere 5 років тому

      Anton Shadyrya and John Fowler - Try the area around 29:30, for example. The crashing racket is far louder than his voice, making it impossible to hear what he's saying.

  • @AnshulShrivastava1981
    @AnshulShrivastava1981 5 років тому +3

    I like music, sounds, sceneries and presenter as well.

  • @-_Nuke_-
    @-_Nuke_- 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent documentary.
    One thing I find a bit wrong, is the notion that when you don't look at a particle it behaves like a wave and when you are looking at it, it behaves like a particle again. This is wrong. Particles are always wave packets of energy. When you are not "looking" at it, it behaves as a spread out wave packet and when you are looking at it, it behaves like a more compact wave packet. But it's always a wave packet, it's always both a particle and a wave.

  • @undefinedfreedom8580
    @undefinedfreedom8580 4 роки тому +2

    The enlightenment period gives rise to so many wonderful discoveries. In contrast, the post modern period only produces useless, destructive grievances.

  • @amolchavan9782
    @amolchavan9782 5 років тому +5

    If our body is made of the same atoms in universe then can we say, an "atom is trying to know what an atom is made of and how it behaves"?

  • @balltip
    @balltip 5 років тому +72

    Meanwhile Gangnam style has over 3 billion views... :(

    • @balderasruiz
      @balderasruiz 5 років тому +6

      balltip I rather laugh than cry at this , thank you

    • @williamm.peterson182
      @williamm.peterson182 5 років тому

      Very astute ob·ser·va·tion.

    • @williamm.peterson182
      @williamm.peterson182 5 років тому +1

      ob·ser·va·tion
      ˌäbzərˈvāSH(ə)n/Submit
      noun
      1.
      the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
      "she was brought into the hospital for observation"
      synonyms: monitoring, watching, scrutiny, examination, inspection, survey, surveillance, consideration, study, review
      "the patient has been brought in for observation"

    • @tanyajain3349
      @tanyajain3349 3 роки тому +3

      as it should

    • @shivendrarai7269
      @shivendrarai7269 3 роки тому

      as that do not use congentive part of brain in any quantity,science documentry presented with simplest,music and in appealing manner gats high view as it appeals to many...

  • @GillMac666
    @GillMac666 4 місяці тому

    Haven’t had a teacher in decades. But I’m here to learn.

  • @sj0158
    @sj0158 5 років тому +2

    i was watching fine until i see the comments complaining about sound. Its not the sound but the comments distracted me