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Michio Kaku Explains String Theory
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explai the basics of String TheorykYAdwS5MFjQ

Strong Interaction: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics
Part one of a four part series on the fundamental forces (or interactio) of physics begi with the strong force or strong interaction - which on the small scale holds quarks together to form proto...

What is Antimatter?
Fermilab scientist Don Lincoln describes antimatter and its properties. He also explai why antimatter, though a reality, doesn't pose any current threat to our existence!en2S1tBl1_s

Higgs Boson: How do you search for it?
Fermilab scientist Don Lincoln describes the concept of how the search for the Higgs boson is accomplished. Several large experimental groups are hot on the trail of this elusive subatomic particle...

What is the Wave/Particle Duality?
Wave Particle Duality and why quantum mechanics is weirder than anything we're used to in our daily lives!Q_h4IoPJXZw_riIY-v2Ym8

Neutrons and Nanoscience
Beams of neutro can be used to make important discoveries in the world of nanoscience. Here we explore three itruments (and beamlines) at the ISIS facility in Oxfordshire, where Neutro are put to...

Wave Function
If you think you undetand this video, you probably don't. Another adventure into the world of quantum mechanics with three professo of physics and astronomy.KRRnMS1sm6Yafgc3SeZnV8

How far away is tomorrow?
Distance and Special Relativity: How far away is tomorrow? Time is shorter than you think!s5S-hA9uKEM

Einstein’s Proof of E=mc^2
Ever wonder how Eitein proved `E=mc^2`? This is how.hW7DW9NIO9M

Extra Dimensions
We take a look at the mysterious world of extra dimeio.75p6_pQ3jBo

There is no [Fourth] dimension
Just because there are four dimeio doesn't mean there's a fourth dimeionM9sbdrPVfOQ

Quantization in quantum physics
The way a quantum wave is quantized in a box. Copyright Bobroff 2012S-2HxFcf1cU

Tunnel effect animation
Quantum tunnel effect and STM tunneling microscope. Copyright Bobroff 2012f8SJtF-FwOg

What is the Higgs boson?
John Ellis awer the question What is the Higgs boson? in preparation for the press conference following the seminar on LHC 2012 results on the Higgs boson searches, due on July 4 2012 at CERN.J...