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Summary:

In 1992 Artur Ekert (b. 1961), a young maverick mathematician and physicist, invented a unique kind of quantum cryptography. Being a recipe for the perfect cipher, it also questioned some common truths about the nature of free will and randomness. Despite being intensively researched the idea remains remarkably challenging and elusive - as does its inventor. This rare movie presents Artur Ekert in his ad hoc habitat, in Singapore. About the Series: Pioneers is one and only film project devoted to the most unorthodox contemporary thinkers who have had the courage to challenge current paradigms. The emotions of discovering and stress-testing new theories; the passion which prompts one to go against the expectations of others, against the "publish or die" model; the joys and sorrows of exploring frontiers of the known and the unknown - this is what Pioneers is about.

Contributors:

Jalochowski, Karol , director, screenwriter, editor of moving image work

Ekert, Artur K., 1961- , interviewee

Zmelonek, Piotr , producer

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Ekert, Artur K., 1961- — Interviews

Physicists — Interviews

Mathematicians — Interviews

Quantum theory

Physics

Free will and determinism

Physicists

Mathematicians

Genres:

Educational films

Interviews

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed August 18, 2017).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (55 mins.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1003350042

Other Control Numbers:

3404332 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP3404332/avon