Episode 3
How two physicists linked the problem of interference on their TV screen to the Big Bang; how a total solar eclipse is down to cosmic coincidence.
Karl Sabbagh's book explores the surprising science behind seemingly trivial assumptions.
How two physicists linked the problem of interference on their TV screen to the Big Bang, how a total solar eclipse is down to cosmic coincidence, and why NASA launched a record player into space.
Read by Toby Longworth.
Abridged by Libby Spurrier.
A Pier Production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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- Wed 2 Dec 2009 09:45大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Thu 3 Dec 2009 00:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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