Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Geoffrey G. Gouriet: Ripples in the ether: the science of radio communication

In his 1972 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Geoffrey G Gouriet explores the past, present and future of radio communications, and the science that lies behind it. Radio waves are all around us, continuously being produced and received through man-made devices enabling us to connect with each other and communicate information. Geoffrey Gouriet, through the course of six Lectures, takes us on a journey through history from the first telephone to the 'Viewphone' and with the aid of exciting demonstrations, he explains how devices in our house like the TV translate broadcasted signals into moving pictures.
Where to Watch Geoffrey G. Gouriet: Ripples in the ether: the science of radio communication
6 Episodes
  • Ripples in the Ether: How it All Began
    E1
    Ripples in the Ether: How it All BeganEpisode 1
  • Ripples in the Ether: Getting Rid of the Wires
    E2
    Ripples in the Ether: Getting Rid of the WiresEpisode 2
  • The Sound of Broadcasting
    E3
    The Sound of BroadcastingEpisode 3
  • Pictures With and Without Wires
    E4
    Pictures With and Without WiresEpisode 4
  • But Electrons aren't Coloured!
    E5
    But Electrons aren't Coloured!Episode 5
  • Vision of the Future
    E6
    Vision of the FutureEpisode 6
 
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