PIRSA:09080022  ( Flash Presentation , Windows Presentation , Windows Video File , MP3 , PDF) Which Format?

Speaker(s): Robert Myers

Abstract: Physics emerged from the twentieth century with two remarkably successful descriptions of nature which stand in striking contrast. Quantum mechanics describes the subatomic realm with intrinsic uncertainties and probabilities. On the other hand, Einstein's general relativity describe gravitational p... read more

Date: 03/08/2009 - 9:10 am

Collection: EinsteinPlus 2009

URL: http://pirsa.org/09080022/  Share:

PIRSA:09080023  ( Flash Presentation , Windows Presentation , Windows Video File , MP3 , PDF) Which Format?

Speaker(s): Christopher Jillings

Abstract: We understand the history of our universe very well but remain ignorant on one key question: what is most of the universe actually made of? Beautiful measurements, by satellites, balloon-basted observatories, the Hubble telescope and ground-based telescopes have allowed us to accurately trace this h... read more

Date: 04/08/2009 - 9:00 am

Collection: EinsteinPlus 2009

URL: http://pirsa.org/09080023/  Share:

PIRSA:09080024  ( Flash Presentation , Windows Presentation , Windows Video File , MP3 , PDF) Which Format?

Speaker(s): Lucien Hardy

Abstract: Quantum theory is the most accurate scientific theory humanity has ever devised. But it is also the most mysterious. No one knows what the underlying picture of reality at quantum level is. This presentation will introduce you to some of the many interpretations of quantum theory that scientists hav... read more

Date: 05/08/2009 - 10:45 am

Collection: EinsteinPlus 2009

URL: http://pirsa.org/09080024/  Share: