Einstein's Universe (1979) - Nigel Calder, Peter Ustinov

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The discussion centers on the 1979 video "Einstein's Universe," featuring Peter Ustinov and based on the book by Nigel Calder. Participants express their nostalgia and appreciation for the program, noting its influence on their interest in relativity. The video is now available on YouTube, enhancing accessibility for those interested in physics. The conversation highlights the impact of multimedia resources on learning complex scientific concepts.

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  • Understanding of basic principles of relativity
  • Familiarity with the works of Albert Einstein
  • Knowledge of the historical context of physics in the late 20th century
  • Awareness of influential figures in physics such as Peter Ustinov and Nigel Calder
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  • Watch "Einstein's Universe" on YouTube to gain insights into relativity
  • Read "Einstein's Universe" by Nigel Calder for a deeper understanding of the concepts presented
  • Explore the contributions of physicists like Roger Penrose and John Archibald Wheeler
  • Research the historical impact of television programs on public interest in science
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Students of physics, educators seeking engaging teaching materials, and anyone interested in the historical development of scientific thought and relativity.

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In contributing to the thread https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/i-need-recommendations-to-read-about-physics.996304/ ,
I see that the video that greatly influenced me to study relativity
is now available online on YouTube (made available by the film distributor).

In 7th-grade, after watching that video and (by chance) getting a copy of the accompanying book
by Nigel Calder ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/0517385708/?tag=pfamazon01-20 ), I was hooked.

Enjoy...
Here is Einstein's Universe (1979)... staring Peter Ustinov, Nigel Calder,
with appearances by Sidney Drell, Roger Penrose, Dennis Sciama, Irwin Shapiro, John Archibald Wheeler, and others
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6061610/
 
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@robphy, thanks for posting this. I remember watching this program on TV when it first came out. I thought it was great. Ustinov's dry humor adds to the enjoyment :oldsmile: .
 
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I didn't know that this was a movie. I've also read the book when I was in high school (the German translation), and I loved it too.
 

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