Explore the challenges of reconciling quantum mechanics with gravity in this 16-minute video. Delve into the transition from a deterministic to a probabilistic universe, understand the necessity of quantizing gravity, and examine the central conflicts between quantum mechanics and general relativity. Investigate the difficulties in quantizing gravity, including the origin of infinities in equations and potential solutions like renormalization. Learn about emerging theories such as Loop Quantum Gravity and String Theory as attempts to bridge this gap in our understanding of fundamental physics.
The Trouble with Gravity - Why Quantum Mechanics Can't Explain It
Overview
Syllabus
- Deterministic to probabilistic universe
- Why must we quantize gravity?
- What is the central conflict with gravity and quantum mechanics?
- Why is quantizing gravity so difficult?
- Where do the infinities come from?
- String theory and LQG
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Taught by
Arvin Ash
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