How Symmetry Shapes Nature’s Laws

Quanta Magazine Season 2015 Episode 15

Overview:
In this 2-minute video, David Kaplan explains how the search for hidden symmetries leads to discoveries like the Higgs boson.

Genre : Documentary, Animation

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Release Date : 2015-08-17

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