NOVA - Physics: The Elegant Universe and Beyond

Some complain that this set is not what claims to be, I beg to differ. It is indeed "The Elegant Universe and Beyond"... Perhaps some thought it was "Beyond the Elegant universe" or even "The Elegant Universe II", well it is not.This a great box set for those who do not already own any of the three titles it contains. Each of these titles I might add is worth the price of the box set alone in my opinion.If you didn't already know, this set contains three nova episodes:1) The Elegant Universe (WG36779)2) Einstein's Big Idea (WG38889)3) Einstein Revealed (WG26479)Each of these episodes are great on their own but watching them together really puts you in the life of Einstein and makes you think about physics and math as you may never have done so before. The style of the Einstein episodes is great for getting younger students interested in science and exploration.I say get this box set and you will be entertained as well as educated at the same time. Watch them with your kids.

The Elegant Universe DVD wasn't trying to be a carbon copy of the book. Its graphics make everyday people understand complextheories, because if you are a physicist or had read lots of String Theory literature or Quantum Physics books and purchase this DVD you are going to be bored because the main idea of the DVD is to educate and reach people that are not that interested in physics or don't have the background to understand the complexities in the book. It is great because simple examples engage and explain its theories and if you want to go deeper you can purchase the book. I noticed that some people were criticizing the repeating parts in the DVD. They may not realize that the DVD was a 3 part presentation on PBS so repetition was required in order to get people who skipped a section on TV up to speed.I really enjoy the DVD set and now I want to read the book.

Bought as a xmas present for my husband who is nuts about physics. We both have been watching it, I have to admit when it comes to physics you might as well be speaking Kligon to me. A lot of unanswered questions but got us both thinking and not looking at our world in the same as before. Would recommend

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simplistic way of explaining string theory for my husbandneed to watch it in small amounts to get the basic understandingrecommend it to physicists friends and those with an understanding of science at the college level at the leastrating 10

An eye opening into reality.

amazing and enlightening, well worth watching

Great information.

Well done, and easy to understand for those of us who are not physicist.