Surprises of the Small and Speedy

Investigate the paradoxes of near-light-speed travel according to Einstein's special theory of relativity. Separated twins age at different rates, dimensions contract, and other weirdness unfolds. Then venture into the quantum realm to explore the curious nature of light and the true meaning of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

English
  • Originally Aired July 23, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 18, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified June 18, 2021 by
    blueflinko