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Why Beauty is Truth - A short history of symmetry

Professor Ian Stewart presents a short history of symmetry and how this concept relates to mathematics, physics and the universe around us.

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Symmetry, string theory and an equation for everything (plus - could we be living in an asymmetrical universe?)

Symmetry, string theory and an equation for everything (plus - could we be living in an asymmetrical universe?)

In this episode Professor Ian Stewart explores the connections between symmetry, particle physics, string and superstrin... Read more

4 Jun 2007

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Symmetry and Quantum Mechanics

Symmetry and Quantum Mechanics

Professor Ian Stewart looks at the world of Quantum Mechanics and how symmetry informs our understanding of particles an... Read more

29 May 2007

Ranked #3

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Physicists, Einstein and Symmetry

Physicists, Einstein and Symmetry

Professor Ian Stewart shows how the mathematicians work on symmetry and group theory influenced the work of physicists a... Read more

21 May 2007

Ranked #4

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Group theory and the failed revolutionary

Group theory and the failed revolutionary

Professor Ian Stewart talks about the life of Evariste Galois – the failed revolutionary who developed Group Theory and ... Read more

16 May 2007

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Competitive mathematics in Renaissance Italy

Competitive mathematics in Renaissance Italy

In this episode Professor Ian Stewart describes how the scandalous world of competitive mathematics in renaissance Italy... Read more

8 May 2007

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