http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/mu120-podcastcourse For centuries the rainbow has been an object of wonder for scientists and mathematicians. It has taken 2000 years to discover many of its secrets. This five track album uses 3D imagery to explain exactly how light is deflected off rain droplets to form the bow like shape we see. This material forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics. The Open University 2009 en Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:08:06 +0000 OU Podcast System by KMi http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/mu120-rainbow-analysed_00407_std.jpg http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/mu120-podcastcourse The Rainbow analysed - for iPad/Mac/PC For centuries the rainbow has been an object of wonder for scientists and mathematicians. It has taken 2000 years to discover many of its secrets. This five track album uses 3D imagery to explain exactly how light is deflected off rain droplets to form the bow like shape we see. This material forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics. refracted, dimensions, orange, yellow, green, blue For centuries the rainbow has been an object of wonder for scientists and mathematicians. It has taken 2000 years to discover many of its secrets. This five track album uses 3D imagery to explain exactly how light is deflected off rain droplets to form the bow like shape we see. This material forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics. refracted, dimensions, orange, yellow, green, blue The Open University true The rainbow analysed introduction The rainbow analysed introduction The rainbow analysed introduction NA The rainbow analysed introduction NA The Open University No The rainbow analysed introduction 1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/desktop-all/mu120.05intro.mp3 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:23:45 +0100 00:00:38 Transcript -- The rainbow analysed introduction Transcript -- The rainbow analysed introduction Transcript -- The rainbow analysed introduction NA The rainbow analysed introduction NA The Open University No Transcript -- The rainbow analysed introduction 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/transcript/mu120.05intro.pdf Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:23:44 +0100 In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. movement, sunlight, formation In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. movement, sunlight, formation The Open University No In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. 3 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/desktop-all/mu120.05rainbow1.m4v Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:22:45 +0100 00:04:54 Transcript -- In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. Transcript -- Aristotle's theory Transcript -- In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. movement, sunlight, formation In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. movement, sunlight, formation The Open University No Transcript -- In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/transcript/mu120.05rainbow1.pdf Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:22:44 +0100 Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. illuminated, deflected, angle Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. illuminated, deflected, angle The Open University No Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. 5 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/desktop-all/mu120.05rainbow2.m4v Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:21:45 +0100 00:09:16 Transcript -- Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. Transcript -- A full circle rainbow? Transcript -- Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. illuminated, deflected, angle Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. illuminated, deflected, angle The Open University No Transcript -- Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/transcript/mu120.05rainbow2.pdf Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:21:44 +0100 Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. The colours of the rainbow Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. parallel, brighter, circular Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. parallel, brighter, circular The Open University No Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. 7 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/desktop-all/mu120.05rainbow3.m4v Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:20:45 +0100 00:03:51 Transcript -- Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. Transcript -- The colours of the rainbow Transcript -- Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. parallel, brighter, circular Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. parallel, brighter, circular The Open University No Transcript -- Why does a rainbow have so many colours? Find out how light reflect off raindrops. 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/transcript/mu120.05rainbow3.pdf Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:20:44 +0100 If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? Secondary rainbow If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? position, fixed, ray, light If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? position, fixed, ray, light The Open University No If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? 9 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/desktop-all/mu120.05rainbow4.m4v Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:19:45 +0100 00:03:52 Transcript -- If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? Transcript -- Secondary rainbow Transcript -- If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? position, fixed, ray, light If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? position, fixed, ray, light The Open University No Transcript -- If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed? 10 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mathematics-and-statistics/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_mst http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/mu120-rainbow-analysed/transcript/mu120.05rainbow4.pdf Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:19:44 +0100