Alan Guth Explains Inflation Theory

The physics world was rocked by a discovery that may shed light on the wild birth of our universe. Using the BICEP2 telescope at the South Pole, scientists have found what they believe to be the signature of gravitational waves propagating from the rapid expansion of the universe in the first tiniest fractions of seconds after the Big Bang. Original Program date: June 1, 2013 Watch the full program here: https://youtu.be/aUW7patpm9s The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce live and digital content that allows a broad general audience to engage with scientific discoveries. Our mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for all the latest from WSF. Visit our Website: http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldscience... Follow us on twitter: