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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 9 sec.) ; 294923716 bytes |
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This documentary travels deep to the stunning frozen landscape of Antarctica, revealing the brutal reality of mankind's quest to explain the universe.In early 2014 scientists thought they had found evidence of the first moments of creation - gravitational waves from the Big Bang. If true it would be one of the biggest discoveries in science. And for one group of theoretical physicists back in the US, it would prove their theories of 'inflation' were right, and almost certainly lead to a Nobel Prize.Since Einstein, physicists have been searching for the ultimate breakthrough: a Theory of Everything that would combine every preceding theory in a grand explanation of all physics - the master key to the universe. Gravitational waves from the first few seconds of creation, could be that key. However the doubts set in almost immediately with rival groups analysing and reanalysing the data.This documentary will take audiences on a journey through the wild frontier of physics, where a small group of visionary iconoclasts have dared to imagine a whole new picture of those vital first moments. It is a story of rejection, perseverance and professional courage. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CCFollow the conversation on twitter: #SBSDoco |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2016-01-04 at 19:35:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Astrophysics -- Research.
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Black holes (Astronomy)
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Gravitational waves -- Measurement.
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Laser interferometers -- Testing.
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Antarctic Regions -- South Pole.
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Streaming video
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Briggs, David, director
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Bhaskar, Sanjeev, cast
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