Discover what theoretical physics can teach us about the nature of reality and the mysteries of our universe.
Join quantum physicist and author Jim Al-Khalili for FUTURES Podcast LIVE, hosted by Luke Robert Mason.
Physics has become our most useful tool in understanding the origin of space and the meaning of time. It has been so effective that the late Professor Stephen Hawking claimed that physics might soon provide us with a unified theory of everything. But new discoveries like quantum mechanics and dark energy; combined with the challenge of unifying all of these concepts are forcing physicists to confront captivating new unknowns.
What is the strongest contender as a theory of everything: string theory or loop quantum gravity? How can a greater understanding of space and time lead to new technological innovations? What are the most profound questions physicist are yet to answer?
Speaker
Jim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili FRS is a quantum physicist, author and broadcaster and one of the best-known science communicators in Britain. He holds a Distinguished Chair in Physics at the University of Surrey where he teaches and conducts his research. He received a PhD in nuclear theory in 1989 and has since published widely on physics and the history of science. He has written twelve books, including his first novel, between them translated into over twenty-six languages. He is a regular presenter of TV and radio science documentaries and programs and is the recipient of numerous honours and prizes, including the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal. His latest book, The World According to Physics, is published by Princeton University Press.
Featured Book
The World According to Physics by Jim Al-Khalili (Princeton University PRess, 2020).
Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating and illuminating look at what physics reveals about the world.
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