The elegant universe
The elegant universe [videorecording] /
a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster.
- Boston : WGBH Boston Video, 2003.
- 2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003. Based on 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.
disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream. pt. 2. String's the thing -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension.
Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney. Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney.
Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes.
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.
MPAA rating: Not rated.
DVD, region 1, letterboxed; Dolby Digital.
Closed-captioned ; audio-described.
1593750064
783421367791
WG36779 WGBH Boston Video
Superstring theories.
Cosmology.
Unified field theories.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003. Based on 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.
disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream. pt. 2. String's the thing -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension.
Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney. Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney.
Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes.
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.
MPAA rating: Not rated.
DVD, region 1, letterboxed; Dolby Digital.
Closed-captioned ; audio-described.
1593750064
783421367791
WG36779 WGBH Boston Video
Superstring theories.
Cosmology.
Unified field theories.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.