Driven to Diffraction (ATOM Study Guide)

Driven to Diffraction tells the story of father and son physicists, William Henry Bragg and William Lawrence Bragg. Part human interest story and part science lesson, the documentary explores the discoveries and legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning duo. Regarded as two of the most important scientists of the twentieth century, the Braggs' development of X-Ray crystallography made possible an astonishing list of scientific advancements in DNA, cancer therapies, solid state electronics, modern pharmaceuticals and radio astronomy.

As a classroom resource, Driven to Diffraction promotes the importance of understanding science and highlights science as a human endeavour.