String Theory and the Universe

Synopsis
Video recording of the 2010 Newton Lecture given at the Institute of Physics, London, on 1 July by Professor Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study, in which he talks about the unexpected ways in which string theory has developed. The PowerPoint slides are reproduced alongside the video image.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Subjects
Mathematics; Physics
Keywords
string theory; theoretical physics

Online availability

URI
http://www.blip.tv/file/3900185
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Edward Witten

Distributor

Name

Institute of Physics

Web
http://www.iop.org/resources/videos/index.html External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7470 4800
Fax
020 7470 4848
Address
76 Portland Place
London
W1N 4AA
Notes
The video and audio resources section of the Institute of Physics website streams a range of videos that can be use in teaching physics; recordings of recent lectures, activities and events held at the IOP; conference presentations; physics-related demonstrations that use simple everyday ingredients and cover a range of venues, audiences, and physical principles. Access to some of the lecture recordings is restricted to IOP members.

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