Speed Of Light in Air and Water (1960)

1960 · Short film · 21 min · dir. Quentin Brown

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Synopsis

Shows Dr. William M. Siebert outdoors at night as he measures the speed of light in air using a spark-gap, parabolic mirrors, a photocell, and an oscilloscope. In the laboratory he compares speed in air and in water using a high speed rotating mirror.

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Director

Quentin Brown

Running time

21 minutes

Cast & crew

• Quentin Brown Director

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