What Makes Physics Beautiful, According to a Nobel Prize Winner

In 1972, Frank Wilczek and his thesis adviser, David Gross, discovered the basic theory of the strong force — the final pillar of the Standard Model of particle physics. Their work revealed the strange alchemy at work inside the nucleus of an atom. It also turned out to underpin almost all subsequent research into the early universe. Wilczek and Gross went on to share the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics for the work. At the time it was done, Wilczek was just 21 years old. His influence in the decades since has been profound. He predicted the existence of a hypothetical particle called the axion, which today is a leading candidate for dark matter. He published groundbreaking papers on the nature of the early universe. And just last year, his prediction of the “anyon” — a strange type of particle that only shows up in two-dimensional systems — was experimentally confirmed.

[curatedaccount]

This channel has been pumping out amazing content. It's refreshing in a landscape of sensational clickbait. Please keep this quality going.

[jfuen]

Notice how he uses "we" a lot.

[ayy]

I would like to hear this guy say "we're all gonna make it"

[TheDizzleHawke]

His nerdy inner child shines through in his giggle.

[lebiquo]

If there is ever going to be an audio version of his books he needs to voice it himself

[imranq]

“Is the world an embodiment of beautiful ideas?” A beautiful question, with an amazing answer

[cristinaalexe]

I'm a Physics student, and this video is like a poem to me.

[tylergleckler]

I spoke to Frank Wilczek at an event held at Arizona State University. I was among the first in line to the book signing, so had a brief extra moment to chat. He asked "Do you like Star Wars?" and proceeded to write a Star Wars pun in my book before signing it. He's one of the few to make Nobel worthy contributions and remain kind and approachable. Much appreciation and respect to this man!

[vighneshkodukula]

His voice is so warming and his explanations are even warmer...ironic isnt it

[ro]

"You must unlearn what you have learned." - Master Yoda

[bArda]

I love he smiles when he talks about physics all the time. He seems loving it

[Grandunifiedcelery]

3:07 Unification of forces, including gravity drawn by Frank Wilczek!

[aidankennedy]

Didn't realize John Oliver is also a world renowned physicist.

[Graeme_Lastname]

We have learnt so much we now know we have no idea at all how anything works.

[mayurkrip]

Please do make an audiobook version of your book. Such a kind voice ❤️

[ReynaSingh]

This is amazing🙏keep up the good content

[BiasFreeTV]

I'm just curious who dislikes a video like this?... "Bible didn't say nothing about no nucleuses".

[Shaaan]

The way he talks, He seems like the coolest friend one could ever have . MIT is lucky to have him.

[andrespereydaresearch]

I've studied QED; can't wait to study QCD!

And, the fundamental forces remind me of the answer to the question: How can complex things form in a universe ruled by entropy?

[scareye]

We have a Sheldon lee cooper laugh at 0:56