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  "content_html": "<p>Why is the Smith Chart one of the scariest charts in electrical engineering? Sponsored by Incogni - use code veritasium at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://incogni.com/veritasium\">https://incogni.com/veritasium</a> to get an exclusive 60% off your annual subscription.</p>\n<p>Last year, we launched the Elements of Truth game on Kickstarter and were thrilled by the response. We’re now in the final stages of production, with Kickstarter rewards shipping soon. Pre-order the retail edition here: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://elementsoftruth.game/\">https://elementsoftruth.game/</a></p>\n<p>If you’re looking for a molecular modelling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented where the atoms snap together magnetically - <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://ve42.co/SnatomsV\">https://ve42.co/SnatomsV</a></p>\n<p>For weekly science news, and an exclusive Q&amp;A where Writer/Director Henry discusses the making of this video, sign up to the Veritasium newsletter - <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://ve42.co/Newsletter\">https://ve42.co/Newsletter</a></p>\n<p>For early access to work in progress videos join our Patreon <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://ve42.co/VePatreon\">https://ve42.co/VePatreon</a></p>\n<p>▀▀▀<br />\n0:00 The Scariest Chart In Engineering<br />\n3:24 Standing Waves And Reflections<br />\n7:24 Why does a wave bounce back?<br />\n10:15 How to stop a wave from bouncing back<br />\n17:06 The Smith Chart<br />\n25:53 How To Read The Smith Chart<br />\n30:42 This Circuit Gets Better When You Break It<br />\n35:22 Why were we slow to use it?<br />\n37:06 Is it still useful?</p>\n<p>▀▀▀<br />\nA big shout out to Imperial College London for letting us use their screened RF anechoic chamber. In particular, a massive thanks to Prof. Stepan Lucyszyn and Ian Rossuck for helping us set up the demos seen in this video.</p>\n<p>Also special thanks to Zach Star, Dr. Cynthia Furse, Dr James Nagel, and Ralph Gable for their invaluable expertise!</p>\n<p>Check out @zachstar 's video on the Smith Chart here: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXWbdxOAuDs\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXWbdxOAuDs</a></p>\n<p>Check out @3blue1brown 's video to learn more about transformations and conformal maps: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldxFjLJ3rVY\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldxFjLJ3rVY</a></p>\n<p>▀▀▀<br />\nReferences: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://ve42.co/SmithChartsRefs\">https://ve42.co/SmithChartsRefs</a></p>\n<p>▀▀▀<br />\nSpecial thanks to our Patreon supporters:<br />\nAdam Foreman, Albert Wenger, Alex Porter, Alexander Tamas, André Powell, Anton Ragin, Balkrishna Heroor, Bertrand Serlet, Blake Byers, Bruce, Bryan Ackermann, Chris Brewer, Data Don, Dave Kircher, David Johnston, David Tseng, EJ Alexandra, Evgeny Skvortsov, Garrett Mueller, Gnare, gpoly, Hayden Christensen, Hong Thai Le, Ibby Hadeed, Jeromy Johnson, Jesse Brandsoy, Juan Benet, Kelcey Steele, KeyWestr, Kyi, Lee Redden, Marinus Kuivenhoven, Mark Heising, Martin Paull, Meekay, meg noah, Michael Krugman, Moebiusol - Cristian, Orlando Bassotto, Parsee Health, Paul Peijzel, Richard Sundvall, Robson, Sam Lutfi, Shalva Bukia, Sinan Taifour, Tj Steyn, Ubiquity Ventures, Vahe Andonians, wolfee</p>\n<p>▀▀▀<br />\nWriter, Producer &amp; Director: Henry van Dyck<br />\nPresenter: Henry van Dyck<br />\nEditors: Trenton Oliver, Axel Oliver &amp; Peter Nelson<br />\nAnimators: Emma Wright, Alex Drakoulis, Andrew Neet &amp; Fabio Albertelli<br />\nIllustrator: Jakub Misiek<br />\nResearchers: Darius Garewal &amp; Gabe Strong<br />\nAsst. Editors: James Stuart &amp; Jonny Leonard<br />\nSimulations: Darius Garewal &amp; Henry van Dyck<br />\nCamera/Drone Operators: Robert Newman &amp; Xavier Bussière<br />\nAdditional Writing: Darius Garewal<br />\nThumbnail Designers: Abdallah Rabah &amp; Daniel Ellacott<br />\nProduction Team: Jess Bishop-Laggett, Glen Griffiths, Matthew Cavanagh, Luke Lewis &amp; Anna Milkovic<br />\nExecutive Producers: Casper Mebius</p>\n<p>Additional video/photos supplied by Getty Images and Storyblocks<br />\nMusic from Epidemic Sound</p>\n",
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