At the Frontier of SpaceTime

14/12/2024 31 min Episodio 5
At the Frontier of SpaceTime

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Episode Synopsis

This examines Carl Brans' & Robert work on scalar-tensor theory, a modification of general relativity.  It also explores the theoretical & experimental constraints on inflationary models, & the relationship between Brans- theory & Mach's principle. Finally, it investigates exotic smoothness in 4 dimensions & its impact on spacetime & quantum gravity.