Smith Lecture: The Jazz of Physics

Explore the intersection of science and art with physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander, as he presents “The Jazz of Physics.” Alexander will guide you through a journey where the mysteries of the cosmos and the improvisational nature of jazz converge. He will uncover the profound connections between the quest to understand the universe—from the fabric of spacetime in general relativity to the enigmatic behavior of quantum mechanics—and the creative processes that define jazz. Discover how the rhythms and harmonies of music can mirror the structure of the cosmos, shedding light on some of the deepest questions in modern physics, including the origin of the universe, the formation of cosmic structures, and the intricate dance of the early universe that led to the Big Bang.