Episodes

  • Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris)
    Oct 22 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian are joined by Maria Violaris in order to wade through the fuzzy world of quantum paradoxes!

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    https://physicsworld.com/author/maria-violaris/

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?
    Jul 23 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian explore bird flight, wing design, and fluid dynamics in an attempt to understand how bird stay in flight for extended journeys!

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/no-one-can-explain-why-planes-stay-in-the-air/

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    52 mins
  • Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?
    May 21 2023

    In this episode, Campbell and Brian pit idealism against pragmatism when it comes to setting up a racing bike.

    Thank you Hamish for the question!

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    52 mins
  • Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore)
    Apr 24 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian continue their discussion with James on the different methods employed by physicists to talk about their observations with confidence despite experimental errors. This is the second part of a two part discussion.

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    52 mins
  • Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore)
    Apr 17 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian answer their first listener question with the help of their first guest — James Moore! This is the first of a two part discussion on error calculations.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require?
    Apr 10 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss some of the issues one might encounter while constructing a laser and problems of proportion when scaling up to the size of a Death Star. This is the second part of a two part discussion.

    https://www.ovoenergy.com/blog/energy/as-rogue-one-arrives-in-cinemas-we-estimate-the-cost-of-powering-the-death-star

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    32 mins
  • Episode 6: What are lasers?
    Apr 3 2023

    In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss the physics behind every madvillain's favorite weapon… LASERS! This is the first part of a two part discussion.

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    41 mins