Roger Penrose
Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford
5 episodes
Appears in multiple episodes with: Martin Rees
Covers topics in categories such as:
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
Also featuring: Ruth Gregory, Martin Rees
The Measurement problem in Physics
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the the measurement problem, one of the deepest problems in contemporary physics.
5 March 2009
Also featuring: Basil Hiley, Simon Saunders
Dark Energy
Melvyn Bragg discusses the recently discovered, and mysteriously named, 'dark energy' which may make up 70% of the universe.
17 March 2005
Also featuring: Martin Rees, Carolin Crawford
The Physics of Reality
Melvyn Bragg discusses the attempt to reconcile Quantum Theory, which deals with the smallest, invisible particles or waves, and the larger scale classical physics of Newton and Einstein.
2 May 2002
Also featuring: Fay Dowker, Tony Sudbery
Consciousness
Melvyn Bragg examines why the elusiveness and impenetrability of consciousness continues to fascinate both philosophers and scientists. Is the human mind just not built to understand its own basis?
25 November 1999
Also featuring: Ted Honderich