What is the three-body problem? The chaotic, cosmic mathematics behind the Netflix TV show

Kit Yates

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Description

In Netflix's 3 Body Problem – based on Liu Cixin's sci-fi novels – the drama is inspired by a real scientific conundrum in astronomy. Mathematician Kit Yates explains.

Period	30 Mar 2024

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Title	What is the three-body problem? The chaotic, cosmic mathematics behind the Netflix TV show
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC Future
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	UK United Kingdom
Date	30/03/24
Description	In Netflix's 3 Body Problem – based on Liu Cixin's sci-fi novels – the drama is inspired by a real scientific conundrum in astronomy. Mathematician Kit Yates explains.
URL	https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240328-the-science-astronomy-and-mathematics-of-netflixs-3-body-problem-tv-show
Persons	Kit Yates

Keywords

Chaos
3-body problem
Netflix