Rutherford Atom (1961)

The film discusses Ernest Rutherford’s groundbreaking experiments using alpha particles to explore atomic structure. By measuring the deflection of alpha particles as they passed through thin gold foil, Rutherford proposed a new model of the atom, suggesting that most of its mass is concentrated in a tiny, positively charged nucleus, with electrons occupying the surrounding space. The film details the experimental setup, including the use of a cloud chamber and various detectors, and illustrates how Rutherford’s calculations predicted the scattering patterns of the alpha particles, ultimately confirming the electrostatic nature of atomic interactions.

Keywords
Rutherford, alpha particles, atomic structure, gold foil experiment, nucleus, electrostatic force, deflection, cloud chamber, atomic model, scattering patterns

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