Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
physics, video exploration, string theory
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
The string theory, also known as the “great unifying theory,” finds middle ground between the long at-odds theories of quantum physics and general relativity. The “strings” in this theory are tiny pieces of matter, smaller than protons and neutrons, which make up the world, as we know it. These strings are said to be undulating at incredible rates and forming loops and waves. According to the theory, these loops and waves form other dimensions of space and time. My project took some of the aspects of physics presented in the great unifying theory and found visual examples of them in the world around us. I wanted to record these visuals and create a short film illustrating the jarring, displacing, and sometimes uncomfortable aspects of how I visualize the string theory.
Recommended Citation
Crosland, Paige and Ostraff, Joseph
(2013)
"Physics in Art A video Exploration of Elements of the String Theory,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2146.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2146