The Resource The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording)
The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording)
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The item The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Missouri University of Science & Technology Library.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
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The item The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Missouri University of Science & Technology Library.
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- Summary
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- Physicist Brian Greene discusses the historical quest for a grand unified theory in physics which will reconcile quantum physics and general relativity, and considers the possibility that superstring theory may bring an end to that search
- "One of the most ambitious and exciting scientific theories ever posed--one that may be the long-sought 'Theory of Everything'--gets a masterful and lavishly animated explanation that will excite scientists and non-scientists alike. Beginning with simple and clear explanations of major concepts of physics, including gravity, electromagnetism, and relativity, 'The Elegant Universe' illuminates one of the most revolutionary theories in physics today. Known as string theory or superstring theory, this startling idea proposes that the fundamental ingredients of nature are inconceivably tiny strands of energy, whose different modes of vibration underlie everything that happens in the universe. The theory attempts to unite the laws of the large--general relativity--and the laws of the small--quantum mechanics--breaking a conceptual logjam that has frustrated scientists for nearly a century. If string theory proves correct, the universe we see obscures a reality that is far richer and more complex than anyone ever imagined--a universe with numerous hidden dimensions, a universe in which the fabric of space can rip and tear, a universe that may be but one of many parallel universes."--Container
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (180 min.)
- Note
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- Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003
- Based on the book The elegant universe by Brian Greene
- Special features: bonus video, how the animation was created ; multidimensional math activity ; The making of The elegant universe activity ; printable materials for educators ; access to The elegant universe web site ; excerpt from the best-selling book ; video description
- Contents
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- disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream ; pt. 2. String's the thing / written, produced, and directed by Joseph McMaster ; editor, Jonathan Sahula
- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension / written, produced, and directed by Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster ; editor, Dick Bartlett
- Isbn
- 9781593750060
- Label
- The elegant universe
- Title
- The elegant universe
- Statement of responsibility
- a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster
- Language
- eng
- Summary
-
- Physicist Brian Greene discusses the historical quest for a grand unified theory in physics which will reconcile quantum physics and general relativity, and considers the possibility that superstring theory may bring an end to that search
- "One of the most ambitious and exciting scientific theories ever posed--one that may be the long-sought 'Theory of Everything'--gets a masterful and lavishly animated explanation that will excite scientists and non-scientists alike. Beginning with simple and clear explanations of major concepts of physics, including gravity, electromagnetism, and relativity, 'The Elegant Universe' illuminates one of the most revolutionary theories in physics today. Known as string theory or superstring theory, this startling idea proposes that the fundamental ingredients of nature are inconceivably tiny strands of energy, whose different modes of vibration underlie everything that happens in the universe. The theory attempts to unite the laws of the large--general relativity--and the laws of the small--quantum mechanics--breaking a conceptual logjam that has frustrated scientists for nearly a century. If string theory proves correct, the universe we see obscures a reality that is far richer and more complex than anyone ever imagined--a universe with numerous hidden dimensions, a universe in which the fabric of space can rip and tear, a universe that may be but one of many parallel universes."--Container
- Cataloging source
- PSC
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
- Nova (Television program)
- Credits note
- Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney
- Dewey number
- 539.7/258
- Intended audience
- MPAA rating: Not rated
- Language note
- Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired ; audio-described
- PerformerNote
- Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1963-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- McMaster, Joseph
- Cort, Julia
- Greene, B.
- Howes, Ruth
- WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
- Channel Four (Great Britain)
- David Hickman Films (Firm)
- WGBH Video (Firm)
- Runtime
- 180
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Superstring theories
- Cosmology
- Unified field theories
- Documentary television programs
- Documentary films
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003
- Based on the book The elegant universe by Brian Greene
- Special features: bonus video, how the animation was created ; multidimensional math activity ; The making of The elegant universe activity ; printable materials for educators ; access to The elegant universe web site ; excerpt from the best-selling book ; video description
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
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- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- quadrophonic multichannel or surround
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
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- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream ; pt. 2. String's the thing / written, produced, and directed by Joseph McMaster ; editor, Jonathan Sahula -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension / written, produced, and directed by Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster ; editor, Dick Bartlett
- Control code
- 54019786
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (180 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781593750060
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Note
- UMKC: Inquire with copyright@umkc.edu about availability of public performance rights.
- Other control number
- 783421367791
- Other physical details
- sound, color
- Publisher number
- WG36779
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- DVD, region 1, letterboxed ; Dolby digital
- Video recording format
- DVD
- Label
- The elegant universe, a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Joseph McMaster, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003
- Based on the book The elegant universe by Brian Greene
- Special features: bonus video, how the animation was created ; multidimensional math activity ; The making of The elegant universe activity ; printable materials for educators ; access to The elegant universe web site ; excerpt from the best-selling book ; video description
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
-
- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- quadrophonic multichannel or surround
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
-
- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream ; pt. 2. String's the thing / written, produced, and directed by Joseph McMaster ; editor, Jonathan Sahula -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension / written, produced, and directed by Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster ; editor, Dick Bartlett
- Control code
- 54019786
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (180 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781593750060
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Note
- UMKC: Inquire with copyright@umkc.edu about availability of public performance rights.
- Other control number
- 783421367791
- Other physical details
- sound, color
- Publisher number
- WG36779
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- DVD, region 1, letterboxed ; Dolby digital
- Video recording format
- DVD
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