Lectures
A selection of Sir Harry Kroto's recorded lectures on a variety of topics.
A set of general science lectures for undergraduates. Presented in a dual window video or powerpoint-data format. This set of lectures was presented at Florida State University on 'Science in the 21st century'.
Subjects include
- molecular spectroscopy
- my ABC, overview of molecular spectroscopy (plus downloadable sheet teaching material)
- astronomy
- DNA
- C60
- symmetry
- art and science
- nanoscience and nanotechnology
Many of the recordings are preceded by a discussion of the previous lesson or the homework problem.
(eg CH2=S … CH2=O phosphaalkenes and phosphaalkynes)
Harry Kroto's general ABC and method of spectroscopy.
. Symmetry dynamics, vibrations and climate change.
X Ray analysis.
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ABC... System
A who may not have a strong mathematics background using this ABC… System to understand rotational spectra of simple linear molecules.
More lectures
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- , 2013.
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- , 1995.
- , Faraday Award lecture.
- , Reflections on science.
- Art and science I: drawing Buckyballs (PDF, 349KB)
- Creativity in education, the key to an enlightened global community - transcript (PDF, 3.71MB)
Lindau lecture feedback! (PDF, 327KB)
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