The Real Philosopher's Stone: Turning Lead into Gold

The Real Philosopher's Stone: Turning Lead into Gold

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Science, Chemistry, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of the philosopher's stone, a legendary alchemical substance believed to turn metals into gold and grant immortality. It delves into historical and modern attempts at transmutation, highlighting the work of scientists like Rutherford, Soddy, Nagaoka, and Miethe. While ancient alchemists failed, modern science has achieved transmutation through nuclear reactions, albeit with challenges like radioactivity and high costs. The video concludes with insights from these experiments, emphasizing their contribution to our understanding of physics.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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