A Scandal in Belgravia … for whom?

Authors

  • Stephanie Taylor The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

TV programme, Physics, Angular resolution, Vision, Sherlock

Abstract

This paper investigates the observations and deductions made by Sherlock Holmes in the BBC television show Sherlock. Sherlock makes many incredible observations to solve his cases, including spotting dog hairs on a pant leg across the room. This paper uses the angular resolution to determine if Sherlock’s observations are scientifically plausible.

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How to Cite

Taylor, S. (2017). A Scandal in Belgravia … for whom?. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 3. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/739

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Vol. 3 (2014)

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