Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World: How Physicists Transformed Everyday Life

The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet.


Physics informs our understanding of how the world works - but more than that, key breakthroughs in physics have transformed everyday life. We journey back to ten separate days in history to understand how particular breakthroughs were achieved, meet the individuals responsible and see how each breakthrough has influenced our lives.


It is a unique selection. Focusing on practical im...