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The landscape of String Theory

Duration: 01:37

If the Universe is made of strings, then the maths of string theory implies that there is a near infinite number of solutions, and a near infinite number of universes.

Available since: Wed 29 Aug 2012

Credits

Series Editor
Aidan Laverty
Director
Toby Macdonald
Producer
Toby Macdonald

This clip is from

Horizon 2012-2013, How Small is the Universe?

5/12 Horizon goes in search of the smallest thing in the Universe.

First broadcast: 03 Sep 2012

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