Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Theoretical physics

Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena. This is in contrast to experimental physics, which uses experimental tools to probe these phenomena.

2 episodes

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  1. Relativity

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Einstein's theory of relativity, a hypothetical framework that transformed our understanding of the universe.

    6 June 2013

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    Featuring: Ruth Gregory, Martin Rees, Roger Penrose

     
  2. Symmetry

    Melvyn Bragg discusses symmetry in art and nature. From snowflakes and butterflies to the music of Bach and the poems of Pushkin.

    19 April 2007

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    Featuring: Fay Dowker, Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart