String Theory, Black Holes, and the

The Fundamental Laws of Nature

For centuries, we have been trying to understand the basic laws which govern the universe. The most promising candidate for our next step forward is string theory. Surprisingly, strings and black holes have been found to be inextricably intertwined, and the understanding of one is giving new insights into the other.

Professor Lisa Randall: Introduction

The Scientific Quest: Understanding the Basic Laws of Nature

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity

The Problems of Quantum Mechanics and Unification

Understanding String Theory

Black Holes and String Theory

Professor Andrew Strominger: Audience Question and Answer