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Episode 5

Bang Goes the TheorySeries 4
Episode 5 of 8

On the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser, Jem Stansfield explains how they work and builds himself one. Dallas Campbell looks at the rise of Citizen Science.

On the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser, Jem Stansfield explains how they work and builds himself a homemade one. Dallas Campbell looks at the rise of Citizen Science and takes part in the research projects that need people power. And Dr Yan recreates a demonstration to calculate the speed of light. The programme is co-produced with the Open University. For more ways to put science to the test, go to www.bbc.co.uk/bang and follow the links to The Open University.

30 minutes

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Thu 21 Jul 201100:35
BBC One

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Credits

PresenterLiz Bonnin
PresenterLiz Bonnin
PresenterDallas Campbell
PresenterDallas Campbell
PresenterJem Stansfield
PresenterJem Stansfield
PresenterYan Wong
Series ProducerPaul King
Series ProducerPaul King
Series EditorDermot Caulfield

Broadcasts

  • Mon 11 Apr 201119:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Mon 11 Apr 201120:00
    BBC HD
  • Fri 15 Apr 201120:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Scotland only
  • Thu 21 Jul 201100:35
    BBC One

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