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The First Quantum Field Theory
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Quantum mechanics is perhaps the most unintuitive theory ever devised. And yet it’s also the most successful, in terms of sheer predictive power. Simply by following the math of quantum mechanics, incredible discoveries have been made. Its wild success tells us that the mathematical description provided by quantum mechanics reflects deep truths about reality.
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Learn about Nobel laureate Roger Penrose's idea of how consciousness is caused by quantum processes.
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Faster than light travel may produce gravitational waves that we could see here on Earth.
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All particles belong to two large groups: fermions and bosons.
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So you’ve decided to jump into a black hole...
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Today we are jumping into a black hole. Again.
15:36
The Moon: humanity’s first destination beyond our atmosphere.
15:07
So how did humans figure out the solar system? Eclipses!
15:02
Is gravity just an emergent effect of entropy?