There's a Science to Big Bang

Ever wondered how the Geeks in Big Bang sprouted those equations and convoluted dialogues, every Thursday (9 PM) on Zee Cafe? Well, cos the science in the scripts gets a lot of attention. David Saltzberg, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California-Los Angeles, checks scripts and provides dialogues, math equations and diagrams used as props. He says he's more consultant than contributor.

"Physicists love to nitpick, so for the 100 in the 10 million people who might watch the show, I try to get it as close to 100% accurate as I can," he says.

"Very often, we'll write a speech and say, 'science to come" says Check Lorre, creator of Big Bang. "Saltzberg fills it in. He's a terrific guy with a great sense of humor."

The cast also spent time at UCLA hanging with the students and faculty 'stealing some little bits of mannerisms and wardrobe" says Galecki who plays Leonard.

Jim Parsons who plays uber-geek Sheldon, says sprouting the scientific dialogue "can be a pain... When we tape, I have to make sure I get up an hour earlier than i need to. I sit down with a physics dictionary"

Well, whatever it is the science must be working cos its one of the shows of the season thats building traction and has been picked up for a whole season (22 episodes). Here's to more equations...