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.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: WG36779 | WGBH Boston VideoPublication details: Boston : WGBH Boston Video, 2003.Description: 2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 1593750064
- Nova (Television program)
- Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney.
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DVD, region 1, letterboxed; Dolby Digital.
Closed-captioned ; audio-described.
Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes.
Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney.
Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003.
Based on The elegant universe by Brian Greene.
MPAA rating: Not rated.
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.
disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream. pt. 2. String's the thing -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension.
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.