In a more casual episode, three of my friends and I reflect on our second year of studying Physics, discussing what went right, what went wrong, likes/dislikes, what we wished we knew going into it, aspirations for the future and more.
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The PhD Experience, Nuclear Fusion and Superconductivity with Emma Gillard
Everything you've ever wanted to know about doing a PhD is revealed today as I talk to a PhD student, Emma Gillard, about her PhD research. We talk about some of the basics of her research involving nuclear fusion and superconductivity, as well as all the gory details on what doing a PhD is actually like.
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Number Theory with Jens Funke
Today Ben and I are joined by the legendary Jens Funke who talks to us about his research into number theory! We also discuss topics such as the importance of looking at the history of maths, how mathematics differs from physics as a more theoretical discipline, how maths is used for physics and vice-versa, and more.
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Quantum Field Theory with Daniele Dorigoni
Today I talk to Daniele Dorigoni, a quantum field theorist. We discuss quantum field theory, the day-to-day life of research, what it's like paving your way in the field of academia and more.For the first time, I also have a cohost! I'm joined to talk to Daniele by my good friend and housemate, Ben Bradley.
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Dark Matter and Galaxy Formation using Supercomputers with Sownak Bose
Today I speak with Sownak Bose about his research on dark matter and galaxy formation! We discuss how computers can be used to test the accuracy of different models of dark matter by comparing simulated galaxies to real observations, how astronomy changes our perception of our place in the universe, what the future of dark matter research may hold, and more!Have a go at making your own universe here!You can see what else Sownak has gotten up to here.
I'm Junaid, a Maths/Physics undergraduate student at Durham University aiming for a career in Physics. I meet with academics to discuss their research, their path in academia, science in general, and anything else that comes up in conversation! Check out my blog at: Junaid-Afzal.com and my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB452vA6j_SSSCrcCBD1PMQ
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