Solving the Puzzle of Black Holes
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of black hole research in this 35-minute lecture by Harvard University Professor of Physics Andrew Strominger. Delve into the deep theoretical puzzles that have driven scientific inquiry and discover recent breakthroughs in understanding these enigmatic cosmic phenomena. Learn about Einstein's contributions, the spacetime continuum, general relativity, and quantum field theory. Examine concepts such as escape velocity, the "no-hair" theorem, and Hawking's temperature formula. Investigate the black hole paradox, string theory, and the equivalence principle. Gain insights into the complex interplay between physics theories and the ongoing quest to solve the mysteries surrounding black holes.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Search
Einstein
SpaceTime Continuum
General Relativity
Uncertainty Principle
Quantum Field Theory
Black Holes
Escape Velocity
Direct Quote
Black Holes Have No Hair
The Temperature Formula
Law of Thermodynamics
Hawkings Formula
Moores Law
The Black Hole Paradox
String Theory
Conformal Symmetry
Hair
Equivalence Principle
Frustration
Conclusion
Taught by
World Science Festival
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