Question Field!
a physics podcast by Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan, where you ask the questions and we field them! 💫
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2023
Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris)
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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01:35:06 |
Sun 22 Oct 2023
Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?
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/a…
00:52:22 |
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?
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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00:51:50 |
Sun 21 May 2023
Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore)
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. Th…
00:51:41 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore)
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.
Thank you …
00:46:56 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require?
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 …
00:32:27 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
Episode 6: What are lasers?
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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00:41:08 |
Mon 03 Apr 2023
Episode 5: What are topological superconductors?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss how topological superconductors might help quantum computers tackle their noise problem. This is the second part of a two part discussion.
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00:46:47 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
Episode 4: What are quantum computers?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss what distinguishes a quantum computer from a classical computer. This is the first part of a two part discussion.
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00:48:29 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Episode 3: How do rotating discs make music?
In this episode, Campbell and Brian unravel the differences between vinyl records and CDs and the key physics behind each of their mechanics — rotations!
Illustration of how vinyl grooves work: http…
00:42:34 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Episode 2: How many dimensions are there anyway?
In this episode, Campbell and Brian continue their discussion on the extra dimensions proposed by string theory. This is the second episode of a two part discussion! We apologize for the somewhat won…
00:31:10 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Episode 1: What IS a dimension?
In this episode, Campbell and Brian breakdown what it is that makes a dimension a dimension. This is the first episode of a two part discussion! We apologize for the somewhat wonky audio — these were…
00:28:46 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Episode 0: What's all this about?
In the inaugural episode of Question Field!, Campbell and Brian ponder what this podcast is all about and get to know each other a little better.
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00:41:44 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Teaser!
This is a quick look at what's to come on your favorite new physics podcast!
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00:00:48 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
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