The Elegant Universe
Series Overview
One of the most ambitious and exciting theories ever proposed—one that may be the long-sought "theory of everything," which eluded even Einstein—gets a masterful, lavishly computer-animated explanation from bestselling author-physicist Brian Greene, when NOVA presents the nuts, bolts, and sometimes outright nuttiness of string theory.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
150 min per episode
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Tue, Oct 28, 2003
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Welcome to the 11th Dimension”
Edward Witten of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, aided by others, revolutionized string theory by successfully uniting the five different versions into a single theory that is cryptically named "M-theory," a development that requires a total of eleven dimensions.
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Trailer The Elegant Universe met Brian Greene
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-16
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster
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Julia Cort
Director
Joseph McMaster
Director
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What is The Elegant Universe about?
One of the most ambitious and exciting theories ever proposed—one that may be the long-sought "theory of everything," which eluded even Einstein—gets a masterful, lavishly computer-animated explanation from bestselling author-physicist Brian Greene, when NOVA presents the nuts, bolts, and sometimes outright nuttiness of string theory.
How many seasons does The Elegant Universe have?
The Elegant Universe comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Elegant Universe?
Key cast members in The Elegant Universe include Brian Greene, Steven Weinberg, Nima Arkani-Hamed.
Who created or directed The Elegant Universe?
The Elegant Universe was developed and directed by Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster.