Embark on a captivating 1-hour 27-minute journey through the concept of extra dimensions in space with this World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the fascinating world of hyperspace and its potential role in explaining the universe's fundamental nature. Join moderator John Hockenberry and esteemed participants Brian Greene, Lawrence Krauss, Linda Dalrymple Henderson, and Shamit Kachru as they explore the evolution of dimensional theories from Einstein's work to modern research. Discover the intricacies of gravity, 3D space visualization, and the history of multi-dimensional concepts. Examine the interplay between mathematics and physics, the nature of gravitons and quantum particles, and the complexities of string theory. Gain insights into experimental physics, the structure of quarks and leptons, and the mysterious Calabi-Yau manifold. Ponder the challenges of describing the fourth dimension and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries beyond mathematics. Enjoy musical interludes by the Escher String Quartet as you contemplate the exciting frontiers of physics and our understanding of the universe.
Overview
Syllabus
Brian Greene and a moment of physics.
Einstein and what is gravity.
Three dimensional space and the warps and curves of gravity.
What does 3D space look like?
Escher String Quartet.
John Hockenberry Introduction.
Participant Introductions.
The history of multi-dimensions.
Who preceded mathematician Kaluza.
Whats the difference between math and physics
Graviton's and quantum particles.
Do experimental physicists except the math as truth?
Quarks, Leptons and Forces.
The Calabi-Yau manifold
Einstein's lunar eclipse experiment.
Describing the fourth dimension
Will there be discoveries outside of just mathematics?
Physics... It is not easy and it takes along time.
Everything we see is just pollution.
The excitement the super string theory.
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