TRANPHONX PODCAST

Atomic & Laser Physicist on Rubidium Atom Trapping, Computing the Electron Dipole Moments, Cyber Security, Drone Flight, and Control Theory


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In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the mind of Henry Vu. Henry has completed his M.Sc at the University of Toronto, specializing in Laser Optics and Atomic Physics. He has worked on projects such as Laser and Atom Trapping where he investigated the molecular dynamics of YbOH molecules undergoing Zeeman-Sisyphus deceleration .. This podcast includes an account of his recent studies and a brief explanation of laser and optical physics along with his future goals and what he aims to do.   @ 0:00 Introduction @ 1:10 Transitioning from High School To Bachelors to a Masters in Physics @ 1:30 Tips & Insights on Studying Effectively, Doing the Hard Things, and Self Motivation @ 2:10 Doing Well in University, How to Achieve Your Goals, Focus & Determination @ 2:48 Why Physics? Favourite Topics in Physics, Topics and Interests @ 3:18 Playing With Lasers, The Research Lab, Laser Experiments, Atom Trapping and Cold Clouds @ 4:55 LASERS and Atomic Physics, Energy States @ 6:23 Laser Cooling and Creating One of The Coldest Environments On Planet Earth @ 9:19 Reaching For Absolute Zero,  @ 10:16 The Future in LASERS, Typical Applications of Laser Physics, Potential Prospects in The Field @ 11:56 The Masters at U of T, Developing Laser Cooling Techniques, Calculating Electron Dipole Moments Using YbOH Ziemann Decelerations @ 15:28 Python Vs Wolfram Mathematica, Which Development Language Is Best for High-End Scientific Computing @ 16:11 Getting a PhD, Gaining Experience in the Real World, The World Outside of Academia @ 20:31 Cyber Security & Cryptography, What is Cybernetics, and Why We Need to Keep Our Information Secured @ 23:33 Drone Programming & Control Theory, Into The World of Control Systems, and Chaos @ 26:53 Outro

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