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Modern Wisdom
#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
Mar 18, 2019
Join theoretical physicist and cosmologist Paul Steinhardt from Princeton University as he shares an extraordinary quest for a new type of matter that feels more like a detective novel than a science project. He recounts encounters with an array of colorful characters, including crafty Russians and a mysterious old lady in Amsterdam. Delve into the groundbreaking discovery of quasicrystals, their fascinating geometric arrangements, and the challenges of validating strange mineral specimens. Explore how these discoveries could revolutionize electronics and material science!
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