Faster Than the Speed of Light? (2011)
In September 2011, an international group of scientists has made an astonishing claim - they have detected particles that seemed to travel faster than the speed of light. It was a claim that contradicted more than a hundred years of scientific orthodoxy. Suddenly there was talk of all kinds of bizarre concepts, from time travel to parallel universes. So what is going on? Has Einstein's famous theory of relativity finally met its match? Will we one day be able to travel into the past or even into another universe? In this film, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores one of the most dramatic scientific announcements for a generation. In clear, simple language he tells the story of the science we thought we knew, how it is being challenged, and why it matters.
Cast
- Marcus du Sautoy - Presenter
- Fay Dowker - Herself
- John Ellis - Himself
- João Magueijo - Himself
- Chiara Sirignano - Herself
- Tara Shears - Herself
- Jon Butterworth - Himself
- Michael Duff - Himself
- Stefan Söldner-Rembold - Himself
Keywords
speed of light
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Faster Than the Speed of Light? about?
- In September 2011, an international group of scientists has made an astonishing claim - they have detected particles that seemed to travel faster than the speed of light. It was a claim that contradicted more than a hundred years of scientific orthodoxy. Suddenly there was talk of all kinds of bizarre concepts, from time travel to parallel universes. So what is going on? Has Einstein's famous theory of relativity finally met its match? Will we one day be able to travel into the past or even into another universe? In this film, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores one of the most dramatic scientific announcements for a generation. In clear, simple language he tells the story of the science we thought we knew, how it is being challenged, and why it matters.
- Who stars in Faster Than the Speed of Light??
- Faster Than the Speed of Light? stars Marcus du Sautoy, Fay Dowker, John Ellis, João Magueijo, Chiara Sirignano, Tara Shears.
- How long is Faster Than the Speed of Light??
- Faster Than the Speed of Light? has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Faster Than the Speed of Light??
- Faster Than the Speed of Light? is a Documentary film.
- Where was Faster Than the Speed of Light? produced?
- Faster Than the Speed of Light? was produced in United Kingdom.