Man Made Diamonds | Dr. Tracy Hall
August 26, 2020 • EPISODE 34
How are diamonds made in a lab? In this episode of ScienceLIVE, Roger Billings shares the fascinating story of Dr. Tracy Hall, the scientist who pioneered the creation of man-made diamonds. Hear firsthand about Dr. Billings’ experiences as a lab assistant for Dr. Hall, and uncover the science behind diamond synthesis—how carbon is transformed into one of the hardest materials on Earth.
About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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I like it. it is cool.
That’s what the carbon is for.
Diamonds are forever.