Under the Microscope – Details, episodes & analysis

Discover the fascinating career journey of Steve, from his childhood obsession with Lego to becoming a chemist working with nano sticks.

In this snippet, Steve shares his unconventional path, from almost studying computer science to excelling in chemistry, overcoming academic challenges, and winning the 'Most Improved Chemistry Student' award.

He delves into his experiences in the agrochemical industry, advancing to a PhD in carbohydrate-based anti-cancer drugs, and eventually working on polymer-based delivery systems for nucleic acid medicines.

Tune in to learn about Steve's dedication, his passion for chemistry, and his ongoing research efforts to combat cancer.

Listen to the full episode - 203. Nano Hockey Sticks to Win over Diseases ft. Steve Streets w/ Pranoti Kshirsagar

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In this mini-episode of Under the Microscope, we delve into the fascinating world of quantum entanglement with quantum communication expert Carlos Anton Solanas. Join us as Carlos explains how quick pulses of light transition atoms from their ground state to an excited state, leading to photon emission and the creation of entangled quantum states. This episode breaks down the complex physics behind quantum entanglement, including the role of spontaneous emission, the impact of light pulses on atomic states, and the probabilities involved in quantum state transitions.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Quantum Entanglement: Learn how quantum entanglement is created and why it’s crucial for the future of quantum communication.
• Photon Emission Dynamics: Discover how the interaction between light pulses and atomic states leads to the emission of single photons and entanglement.
• Simplifying Complex Concepts: Carlos simplifies the intricate process of quantum state transitions, making it accessible for all listeners.

Whether you’re a seasoned physicist or just curious about quantum mechanics, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the most intriguing aspects of modern science.

🎧 Tune in now to explore the cutting-edge science behind quantum entanglement and its implications for the future of technology.

Listen to the full episode -⁠ Hot Single Photons for Quantum Communications ft. Carlos Anton Solanas⁠

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quantum science with Doris Reiter who is a theoretical physicist in Germany.

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with Reza Rouzegar, PhD student at Freie Universität Berlin, to take a deeper dive into Reza’s research journey. He shares his favourite science project involving a terahertz emitter and what it all has to do with 5G! 

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This week’s real nano scientist is Reza Rouzegar, PhD student at Freie Universität Berlin. He will take us on a journey through the fascinating world of spintronics and terahertz spectroscopy. Follow along @RealSci_Nano for tweets about Reza’s research, videos from a physics lab, and more!

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with Kerstin Neuhaus, a group leader at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Forschungszentrum Jülich. She shares her unusual research journey from meteors to microscopy and materials science. Listen in to learn how meteors are named and how to study battery materials with atomic force microscopy!

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This week’s real nano scientist is Kerstin Neuhaus, a group leader at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Forschungszentrum Jülich. She will take us on a journey through the fascinating world of atomic force microscopy. Follow along @RealSci_Nano for tweets about Kerstin’s research, how to set up a graduate school, and more!

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with Jarrett Dillenburger, a graduate researcher at the University of Pennsylvania to take a deeper dive into Jarret’s research journey. He not only shares his love for science but also for fostering the joy for experiments in children. To find out more about the program Jarrett is involved in to provide at-home experiments for children aged 7-13, check out: https://www.missionmaterialsscience.com/

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This week’s real nano scientist is Jarrett Dillenburger, a graduate researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. He will take us on a journey through the fascinating world of layered inorganic lasagna - sorry, solids. Follow along @RealSci_Nano for tweets about Jarrett’s research, to learn about his favourite nano material, and what to do in Philadelphia when you’re into science and pasta.

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with Sakiru Abiodun, a PhD candidate at the University of South Carolina, to take a deeper dive into Sakiru's research journey. He talks about his passion for writing and how the pandemic changed his view on social media.

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