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3: Infrared, Gamma Rays and Everything in Between.
In the concluding part of the series, Simon Singh explores the lucky accidents that led to the discovery of types of radiation which have changed the world of physics, including infrared, x-rays and gamma rays - and not forgetting the microwave oven. The readers are James Bryce and Crawford Logan. Producer Amanda Hargreaves

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Simon Singh
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James Bryce
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Crawford Logan.
Producer:
Amanda Hargreaves
Source: Radio Times

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