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"Hidden Worlds" Part 3 - The virtual universe

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Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks
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Dr Andrew Pontzen explains how chains of computers can be set up to simulate billions of years of development of the universe, but in a time period of weeks.
By inputting what is known about the early universe and applying the laws of physics, it is possible to explore how the universe has evolved.

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Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks
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Andrew Ponzen
Chris Lintott
Keywords
research
experimental
culture
Physics
cosmology
universe
supercomputer
theoretical
simulation
evolution
Department: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Date Added: 05/01/2015
Duration: 00:08:04

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