The Battle for Reality - String Theory vs Quantum Field Theory
Offered By: Arvin Ash via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fundamental differences between String Theory and Quantum Field Theory in this informative video. Delve into the complexities of both theories, understanding their strengths and limitations in explaining the universe. Learn why String Theory, despite its seemingly outlandish propositions of vibrating strings and extra dimensions, remains a popular contender in the quest to unify gravity with quantum mechanics. Discover the challenges of quantizing gravity in Quantum Field Theory and how String Theory potentially resolves this issue. Examine the concept of extra dimensions and their implications for our understanding of reality. Gain insights into the similarities between the two theories and grasp the significance of detecting extra dimensions in validating String Theory as a superior model of the universe.
Syllabus
Is String Theory Crazy?
Why am I in London?
String Theory and Quantum Field Theory differences
Why bother with String Theory?
Why does a graviton need to have no mass and spin 2
Why no Graviton in Quantum Field Theory?
String Theory solves quantization of gravity
Similarity and differences between QFT and String Theory
Why does String Theory need extra dimensions
Bottom line on String Theory
Taught by
Arvin Ash
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