Why simple laws create the universe's most complex phenomena
In short: While the fundamental laws of physics are often elegant and simple, predicting the exotic behavior of the night sky is immensely difficult. This lecture explores how these basic principles interact to produce the universe's rich complexity.
Katherine Blundell, a Professor of Astrophysics at Oxford University, examines the tension between simple physical laws and the unpredictable consequences that arise when they act in concert. She explores why these fundamental rules are so straightforward, yet lead to such intricate phenomena across the cosmos.
Blundell's research focuses on the life cycles of active galaxies, the accretion of material near black holes, and the propagation of relativistic jets—plasma streams emitted by certain black holes.
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