The Physics of Light

By chronicling the historical events that led to Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one can learn not only about light, but how time affects light's behaviour.

Beginning with Isaac Newton and his discovery of gravity, find out how Einstein was able to reconcile his theories with that of Newton's.

Learn about the true nature of light. Through colours, light contains a wide array of frequencies, and ultimately it is a form of electromagnetism.

Peer inside the atom. Through the story of how the atom was first charted, enter the world of the quantum, where things behave mysteriously.

Delve further into the surprising world of quantum mechanics. Learn that electrons act both like particles and waves depending on whether they are being observed, and find out about the clash between quantum mechanics and the Theory of Relativity.

Hear about the attempts that were made to resolve the conflict between quantum mechanics and relativity, and learn about the resulting string theory as well as the most cutting-edge theories in physics.