The development of atomic physical for both peacetime and wartime applications is a fascinating story. This collection of films will explore how atomic physics works, take you on a journey explaining nuclear weapons and the dangers of fallout from these weapons as well as a trip to Shippingport nuclear power plant where you will see how it was built to deliver electricity safely and inexpensively to millions of people.
The development of atomic physical for both peacetime and wartime applications is a fascinating story. This collection of films will explore how atomic physics works, take you on a journey explaining nuclear weapons and the dangers of fallout from these weapons as well as a trip to Shippingport nuclear power plant where you will see how it was built to deliver electricity safely and inexpensively to millions of people.
Here are the contents of each of the films in the Atomic Physics film collection:
A is for Atom (1953) |
Atomic Power at Shippingport ( 1958) |
Stay Safe, Stay Strong: The Facts About Nuclear Weapons (1960) |
About Fallout (1963)
This film examines what happens in the aftermath of a nuclear explosion. It discusses radiation dispersion patterns, the effects of fallout vs distance from the explosion, how it affects food and the human body and shelters and much more. The film describes the importance of proper radiation fallout shelters and effective decontamination measures. Producer: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense |
