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The three-body problem is a special case of the n-body problem. Historically, the first specific three-body problem to receive extended study was the one involving the Moon, Earth, and the Sun. In an extended modern sense, a three-body problem is any problem in classical mechanics or quantum mechanics that models the motion of three particles.
The series portrays a fictional past, present, and future wherein Earth encounters an alien civilization from a nearby system of three Sun-like stars orbiting one another, a representative example of the three-body problem in orbital mechanics.
It is named after the first novel in the series, The Three-Body Problem (2008), itself named after the eponymous physics theory. The series, set primarily in the United Kingdom and China, follows a diverse cast of scientists who all come into contact with an extraterrestrial civilization, leading to various threats and humanity-wide changes.
3 Body Problem: Created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Alexander Woo. With Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong. A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat.
Jun 6, 2024 · The three-body problem describes a system containing three bodies that exert gravitational forces on one another. While it may sound simple, it's a notoriously tricky problem and "the first...
Mar 21, 2024 · The whole point of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, based on Cixin Liu’s book trilogy, is that the three-body problem is unsolvable by physicists. But why can’t it be solved? Skip to main content
Mar 22, 2024 · What is the three-body problem, and why can’t anyone solve it? The three-body problem has existed ever since humans began to understand gravity and how it works.
Mar 21, 2024 · Breaking down the Season 1 finale of Netflix's 3 Body Problem, based on Chinese author Liu Cixin's acclaimed sci-fi trilogy.
Nov 11, 2014 · The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVELOver 1 million copies sold in North America“A mind-bending epic.”. — The New York Times • “War of...
The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem! “A mind-bending epic.”. — The New York Times • “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”. — The Wall Street Journal • “Fascinating.”. — TIME • “Extraordinary.”. — The New Yorker • “Wildly imaginative.” —Barack Obama • “Provocative.”.
