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Why Is the Universe Big?

Offered By: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies DIAS via YouTube

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Explore the profound question of why our universe is so vast in this captivating public lecture by Prof. Nima Arkani-Hamed, a leading particle physics phenomenologist. Delve into the mysteries of fundamental physics as you examine the relationship between the enormous scale of the universe and the minuscule size of elementary particles. Discover how this seemingly simple inquiry leads to challenging our understanding of spacetime, quantum mechanics, and the nature of the vacuum. Gain insights into Arkani-Hamed's groundbreaking research on the weakness of gravity, extra dimensions of space, and the constraints of low-energy physics within string theory. Engage with cutting-edge concepts in particle physics and cosmology as you unravel the hidden mathematical structures that shape our understanding of the universe's size and composition.

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Why Is the Universe Big? - Nima Arkani-Hamed


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Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies DIAS

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