The most important scientific discovery of the twentieth century, the discovery of the atom is explored in The Atom. Presented by physicist Dr Jim Al-Khalili, the series will delve into the thrilling human drama at the heart of the most extraordinary scientific discovery ever - that everything is made of atoms.
The series tells a story of geniuses like Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg who were driven by their thirst for knowledge and glory. It is a story of false starts and conflicts, ambition and revelation, a story which leads us through some of the most exciting and exhilarating ideas ever conceived by the human race.
Released: 26-07-2007