Einstein and Hawking: Unlocking the Universe

Synopsis

Two brilliant physicists of our day, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking have each defined humanity's understanding of the universe but their beliefs on how it works do not always align. Through the use of CGI and voice synthesizing technology we bring the two geniuses back to life and together for the very first time.

First Air Date: 2020-04-04

Last Air Date: 2020-04-11

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: ARTE

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Top Cast

Zac Manchester as Self - Engineer
Sudan Paramesvaran as Self - Researcher
Albert Einstein as Self (archive footage)
Stephen Hawking as Self (archive footage)
Sylvester James Gates as Self - Physicist
David Kaiser as Self - Physicist
Sean Carroll as Self - Physicist
Brian Greene as Self - Physicist
Janna Levin as Self - Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Hakeem Muata Oluseyi as Self - Astrophysicist

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mysteries of the Earth (2020-04-04)

The first episode shows how Albert Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his theory of relativity. It explains that he initially believed in a static universe and introduced the cosmological constant to support that idea. The story then follows how Edwin Hubble provided observational evidence that the universe is actually expanding. This discovery led to the birth of the Big Bang theory and the foundations of modern cosmology. Overall, the episode illustrates the shift from a fixed universe to one that is dynamic and constantly evolving.
Ep. 2: The Hidden Order (2020-04-11)

The second episode focuses on Stephen Hawking, who built upon Einstein’s ideas. It explores the nature of black holes and how they connect gravity with quantum physics. The episode reveals Hawking’s insight that black holes are not completely “black” but can emit radiation. It also discusses the ongoing effort to unify the different theories of physics into a single “theory of everything.” In essence, it shows how Hawking extended Einstein’s work to achieve a deeper understanding of the universe.