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Physics Matters - The Music of Physics

Offered By: APS Physics via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of physics and music in this captivating 1-hour 39-minute conference talk by Eilam Gross from the Weizmann Institute of Science. Delve into intriguing questions about the universe's musical nature, including the sounds of dancing black holes, gravity waves, and the Higgs Boson discovery. Discover the power of physics asymmetry and its connection to Mozart, and ponder the origins of the universe. Journey through topics such as the Sesame Light Source, science diplomacy, string theory, the Big Bang, and the concept of initial conditions. Learn about cutting-edge scientific achievements, including how to visualize a black hole and the significance of the Nobel Prize in physics. Examine the audio frequencies of celestial phenomena, the intricacies of the Crab Nebula, and the role of LIGO's mirrors in detecting gravitational waves. Gain insights into the fundamental concepts of symmetry and the groundbreaking discovery of the Higgs boson, all explained through the universal language of music.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why Physics Matters
Sesame Light Source
Science Diplomacy
African School of Fundamental Physics
Professor Elio Cruz
String Theory
Big Bang
Goddess Zone
Initial Conditions
Look Also Effect
The Big Band
How to see a black hole
Nobel Prize
Black Holes
Audio Frequency
The Black Hole Dance
The Crab Nebula
Ligos Mirrors
Symmetry
The Higgs boson


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APS Physics

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