What is ##G(2,1)## in the Sliders episode mentioning Yang-Mills?

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The discussion centers on identifying which episode of the TV series "Sliders" mentions Yang-Mills, with users recalling various episodes that might include this reference. Suggestions include Season 5, Episode 2 ("Applied Physics"), as well as several other episodes from different seasons, particularly from Season 5, which is believed to have the highest likelihood of containing the mention. Users express a desire to watch the series again for nostalgia after exams and share resources for finding episode scripts. Additionally, there is a side discussion about a mathematical concept related to quantum field theory, with users seeking clarification on a specific integral mentioned in a video. The conversation reflects a blend of nostalgia for the show and interest in its scientific references.
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Does someone know which episode from Sliders did they mention Yang-Mills?

I want to watch this episode for nostalgia sake.

If you want to move this post to other subforum then it's fine by me.

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Not sure and difficult to find. Perhaps S5/E2 "Applied Physics".
My second guess would be the pilot.
And then:
S3/E2 - Double Cross
S4/E17 - Data World
S5/E11 - Requiem
S5/E15 - To Catch a Slider
S5/E17 - Eye of the Storm
S5/E18 - The Seer

This would at least narrow it down to 10% (8 out of 87).

They might know: http://www.sliders.tv/bboard/
 
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It wasn't in the pilot, but I do remember they talked about it in some episode.

I'll do a marathon of watching Sliders episodes after the exams period, thanks.
 
BTW, does someone know what is ##G(2,1)## in the following video?:


It looks like a right-hand Fourier transform of some function ##X##; mind you in the two courses in QFT that I took, reading Srednicki's from cover to cover and reading some of Peskin's I cannot remember seeing this integral.

Can someone remind me? or perhaps enlighten me.

BTW, the series started in 1995 the same year Peskin's book saw its first edition.
 
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