The elegant universe [enregistrement vidéo] / a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster.
Nova (Television program) Physics, the elegant universe and beyond.
Notes:
Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes. Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003. Based on The elegant universe by Brian Greene. Special features: bonus video, how the animation was created; multidimensional math activity; The making of The elegant universe activity; printable materials for educators; access to The elegant universe web site; excerpt from the best-selling book; video description. Packaged under the title Physics, the elegant universe and beyond with two bonus discs, Einstein's big idea and Einstein revealed.
Contents:
Disc 1: Pt. 1. Einstein's dream. Pt. 2. String's the thing -- Disc 2: Pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension.
Summary:
Physicist Brian Greene discusses the historical quest for a grand unified theory in physics which will reconcile quantum physics and general relativity, and considers the possibility that superstring theory may bring an end to that search.
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