The Physics of Light

Throughout ancient history, light was worshipped as the holy giver of all life. Yet, many an inquisitive mind sought to bring light down from its sacred pedestal and reveal its true nature through science. In this 6-part documentary, we will embark on a scientific odyssey in pursuit of light. We will tell the story of those brilliant scientists who little by little unveiled the amazing secrets of light, and through their story, and through easy-to-understand examples, we will attempt to understand the incredible theories about light which have brought us closer to answering the most basic questions about how the universe works.