The Discovery of the Electron (2 of 15)
The Discovery of the Electron (2 of 15)
Episode 2 of In Search of Giants: Dr Brian Cox takes us on a journey through the history of particle physics. In this episode we learn how J.J. Thomson discovered the fist subatomic particle - the electron.
This film is part of a series originally broadcast on Teachers' TV (http://www.teachers.tv/video/23645).
The series was made with the support of The Science and Technology Facilities Council (www.scitech.ac.uk).
www.lhc.ac.uk - Official UK LHC website for public and schools.
www.particledetectives.net - School resources on the LHC, how science works and particle physics.
Films produced and directed by Alom Shaha (www.labreporter.com).