The Science of Fireworks

The Science of Fireworks - The Final lecture of the open lecture series sponsored by the Ogden Trust.

Is it real science or just flashes and bangs?

Find out as Matthew Tosh, an experienced presenter and professional working pyrotechnician, uses gunpowder, flames, stage pyrotechnics and more to illustrate a whole range of scientific ideas from combustion and rates of reaction to forces and waves.

This lecture is suitable for both students and members of the public. We thank the Royal Society of Chemistry for their additional sponsorship of this event.