iFOCUS Science Colloquium Lecture Series

Title

Geometry, Topology, and the Shape of Space

Streaming Media

Document Type

Video File

Duration

53 minutes 34 seconds

Publication Date

3-7-2013

Disciplines

Cosmology, Relativity, and Gravity | Geometry and Topology

Abstract

What is the shape of the universe? Michael Hitchman investigates this question, considers its ties to geometry and topology, and discusses some strategies in cosmic topology for (possibly) answering it. This presentation is part of a five-lecture series focusing on different aspects of astronomy and cosmology.

Comments

Sponsored by the Linfield College Physics Department.

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