Why String Theory is Wrong

PBS Space Time Season 2018 Episode 44

Overview:
There’s this idea that beauty is a powerful guide to truth in the mathematics of physical theory. String theory is certainly beautiful in the eyes of many physicists. Beautiful enough to pursue even if it’s wrong?

Genre : Documentary, Talk

Actors : Matthew O’Dowd

Release Date : 2018-12-20

Duration : 19 menit

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