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Explore the fascinating world of theoretical physics in this 57-minute lecture from The Royal Institution where Professor Chris White introduces the revolutionary "double copy" theory that could fundamentally change our understanding of the universe. Delve into this remarkable correspondence that reveals unexpected relationships between particle physics theories and gravity, potentially uncovering a common structure underlying all physical phenomena. Learn about the history of this groundbreaking concept, its practical applications, and how it might help answer some of the biggest questions in physics, including the origin of the universe itself. Professor White, an accomplished theoretical physicist from Queen Mary University of London with over 80 published papers, presents complex ideas in an accessible way, demonstrating why he has been recognized with teaching awards for making physics more inclusive. This lecture was recorded at the Royal Institution on May 3, 2025.
