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    NEXT ON NOVA: "The Elegant Universe: Welcome to the 11th Dimension"

    http://www.pbs.org/nova/elegant

    Broadcast: Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 8:00 P.M. on PBS

    In "Welcome to the 11th Dimension," the third and final episode of
    "The Elegant Universe," string theory is faced with an embarrassment
    of riches. Five different string theories compete for the title
    Theory of Everything. Find out how this conundrum is solved and what
    it could mean for our understanding of the universe.

    Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

    Articles and Interviews

          A Theory of Everything?
          In this excerpt from his book The Elegant Universe, Brian
          Greene explains why string theory might hold the key to unifying
          the four forces of nature.

          A Conversation with Brian Greene
          The series host says we may not be smart enough to ever fully
          understand the universe, he'd like to know now if string theory
          is wrong, and more.

          Viewpoints on String Theory
          Leading physicists offer insights -- and sometimes conflicting
          opinions -- on the nature and meaning of string theory.

          Imagining Other Dimensions
          Our brains may not be equipped to picture ten spatial
          dimensions, but see if you can get to at least four here.

    Interactives and Slide Shows

          The Making Of
          From the initial concept to the finished product, take a
          detailed look at the making of one scene from "The Elegant
          Universe."

          A Sense of Scale
          Starting at an everyday scale, travel by powers of 100 down into
          the infinitesimally itsy-bitsy world of strings.

          Resonance in Strings
          An everyday string and the tiny strings of string theory have a
          lot in common. It's all in the vibration.

          Multidimensional Math
          See for yourself why it's a walk in the park to dream up extra
          dimensions, at least for mathematicians.

          Elementary Particles
          How do you tell a muon from a gluon? A strange quark from a
          charm quark? Find out here.

          Smashing Pictures
          Explore images from atom smashers that have captured particles
          in the act of being created or destroyed.

    Resources

          Watch the Program
          Missed the first two episodes in "The Elegant Universe"
          miniseries? View the entire three-part program online.

          NOVA News Minutes
          Watch news clips related to the program.

          Plus, a list of links and books, a teacher's guide, and the
          program transcript

    http://www.pbs.org/nova/elegant

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