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Erik Verlinde Public Lecture - A New View on Gravity and the Dark Side of the Cosmos

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube

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Explore the groundbreaking research on emergent gravity and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe in this public lecture by Dr. Erik Verlinde at Perimeter Institute. Delve into core concepts such as Newton's law, gravitational waves, dark matter, black holes, quantum information, and entanglement. Examine the implications of this new perspective on gravity for our comprehension of the cosmos, from the smallest particles to the entire universe. Discover how this innovative approach challenges traditional views on topics like black hole entropy, information, and the nature of dark matter. Learn about the historical context of gravitational observations, the significance of Hubble's Law, and the mysteries surrounding galactic rotation curves. Gain insights into the cutting-edge theories that aim to explain the unexplained phenomena in our universe and potentially reshape our understanding of physics.

Syllabus

Introduction
A New View on Gravity
The Information Age
The New Language
Newton
gravitational waves
chirps
elasticity
dark matter
energy mass
black holes
black hole entropy
black hole information
quantum information
entanglement
emergent gravity
summary
Newtons law
Possible explanations
How long have we been observing
What happens to the universe
What we dont know
Hubbles Law
Rotation Curves

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

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