Explore every episode of the podcast Question Field!
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris) | 22 Oct 2023 | 01:35:06 | |
In this episode, Campbell & Brian are joined by Maria Violaris in order to wade through the fuzzy world of quantum paradoxes! https://twitter.com/maria__violaris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg https://physicsworld.com/author/maria-violaris/ questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind? | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:52:22 | |
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/ http://www.einsteinbook.com/gfx/author4_wing.jpg questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 2: How many dimensions are there anyway? | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
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 wonky audio — these were hammered out once we got the hang of this whole podcast thing. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 1: What IS a dimension? | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:28:46 | |
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 hammered out once we got the hang of this whole podcast thing. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 0: What's all this about? | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:41:44 | |
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. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Teaser! | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:00:48 | |
This is a quick look at what's to come on your favorite new physics podcast! questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road? | 21 May 2023 | 00:51:50 | |
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! https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/understanding-rolling-resistance/https://ridefar.info/bike/cycling-speed/rolling-resistance/https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/rolling-friction-resistance-d_1303.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuxUWFziuGIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8-1WgJZY-chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEE6XztMEjEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm_OEIhlhkY questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore) | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:51:41 | |
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. Thank you for the question, Andrew! questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore) | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:46:56 | |
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 for the question, Andrew! questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require? | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
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 questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 6: What are lasers? | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:41:08 | |
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. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 5: What are topological superconductors? | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:46:47 | |
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. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 4: What are quantum computers? | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:48:29 | |
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. questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||
| Episode 3: How do rotating discs make music? | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:42:34 | |
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: https://imgur.com/a/0Ssw7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl8bhzob0fQ&ab_channel=TheOregonian questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldpod www.tiktok.com/@questionfield https://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod | |||