This course explores the future of fundamental physics, focusing on the growth of Big Science and the implications of reduced funding for basic research. Participants will learn about the history of physics, technological advancements, and the importance of collaboration in modern scientific research. The teaching method includes lectures by Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg and introductions by Brian Greene. This course is intended for individuals interested in the future of science, the impact of funding on research, and the evolution of physics as a discipline.
Overview
Syllabus
Brian Greene Introduction.
Steven Weinberg Introduction.
100th anniversary of the nucleus of the atom.
Building accelerators after WWII
The Bevatron and the new particle.
The Large Hadron Collider.
We are forced into the mold of BIG science.
The new set of fields... the Higgs Boson
The pessimism of the SSC
What the senate said about big science.
There is no alternative to spending more money to advance science.
Technological spin offs of science.
Astronomy has a whole different set of problems.
The DIY of scientists.
A tremendously exciting time for science.
Colliders vs the ISS
Big science and its competition for position.
Taught by
World Science Festival
