Explore the fundamental role of symmetry in nature and physics in this 1 hour 34 minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into various types of symmetry, from honeycomb structures to planetary orbits, and understand how symmetry relates to physical laws. Learn about Einstein's view on symmetry in space-time, Emmy Noether's mathematical proofs, and current theories on supersymmetry. Join moderator John Hockenberry and renowned scientists as they discuss the evolution of symmetry concepts, its importance in mathematics, and its applications in particle physics. Examine topics such as fractals, gauge symmetry, the Higgs boson, and the potential for symmetry breaking. Gain insights into the relationship between theoretical and experimental physics, the concept of the multiverse, and future expectations for experimental data in the field of symmetry and particle physics.
Overview
Syllabus
The Predictive Power Of Symmetry
John Hockenberry's Introduction
Participant Introductions
What are the different types of symmetry?
The symmetry of the laws of nature
How has the discussion of symmetry evolve?
Why is nature so good with symmetry?
Math and symmetry go hand and hand
How your face needs to be non symmetrical
What kind of symmetry are fractals
Gage symmetry is influencing the Higgs
Scale symmetry and the vacuum
Einstein proposed symmetry of motion
How does the multiverse theory play in to symmetry?
Looking at breaking symmetry
Gravity may not come together with the other forces
Theorist and Experimentalist can get along
Super symmetry is an enlargement of space
What are experimental data can we expect in the next few years?
Visualizing the higgs and adding more energy
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World Science Festival
