Speed of Light – Sixty Symbols
The little “c” representing the speed of light is perhaps the most famous symbol in physics and astronomy. More at
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Mass to Light Ratio – Sixty Symbols
It’s a funny symbol that looks like a seagull – but it helps astronomers learn what galaxies are made of. More at
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Imaginary Number – Sixty Symbols
Whether you call it “i” or “j”, this is one symbol which is hard to fathom. More at
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Frequency – Sixty Symbols
You’ve heard of kilohertz and megahertz, but when things get down to the size of atoms, wave frequency gets to some seriously high values. More at
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Eigenvalues – Sixty Symbols
From designing Google to building a bridge, eignevalues are important numbers… so important that Seamus Garvey has a fleet of computers devoted to them. More symbols at
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Fine Structure Constant – Sixty Symbols
Why is 137 a magic number, both for thieves and alien hunters? More symbols at
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Propulsion Efficiency – Sixty Symbols
Jet engines and water-powered rockets feature in this fun video from Sixty Symbols. More films at
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Gravity – Sixty Symbols
What is the difference between big “G” and little “g”… And what is gravitational lensing? More physics and astronomy at
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Entropy – Sixty Symbols
Broken vases, cups of tea and a scientist’s tombstone – welcome to the world of entropy. More phsyics at
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Speed of Rotation – Sixty Symbols
We take a Segway out for a spin in this film about speed of rotation, also known as angular velocity. Visit the Sixty Symbols website at
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