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CoffeeBreakDown episodes
- How To Become a Fusion Scientist?A lively chat with Dr. Renato Perillo, a postdoctoral researcher in fusion science at the University of California San Diego. We discuss about current and future challenges in fusion research, including particle transport, instabilities, and power exhaust. Renato shares with us his experience and suggestions on how to pursue a career in fusion science. This topic can be very interesting also for younger students who want to pursue a career in the same field.
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1 hr 2 min - Ignition Computing: Specialized Software Solutions
A chat with Dr. Daan van Vugt, founder of Ignition Computing, about the culture of open-source software, from both professional and personal viewpoints. Ignition Computing is a recent startup company, which boasts among its roles a contract by the ITER Organization to assist in software- and computer modelling-related solutions.
More information about open-source software licenses: https://opensource.org/licenses
More information about Ignition Computing: https://ignitioncomputing.com/
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53 min - Plasma Technology for Sustainability in Chemical Industry
We talk about sustainability and green energy with Prof. Thomas Butterworth and Tim Righart.
Tom and Tim are researchers on plasma technology working at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen (the Netherlands). In this episode, we discuss about the Brightsite Plasma Lab as home for fundamental and applied research. Tim and Tom explain us the advantages and challenges in plasma techonolgy for production of green fuels from renewable electricity.
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50 min - Fusion on the big screen
A light-hearted chat with Dr. Ray Chandra and returning guest, Dr. Michele Marin. In this episode, we critique the portrayal of fusion reactors in mainstream science-fiction media, analyzing them based on their attention to the science behind fusion reactors. We set out to grade each depiction individually, leading to some interesting differences and discussions throughout the critique. Be sure to check out the YouTube episode for some helpful visuals!
WARNING!!! Potential spoilers for the following movies / series / canons!!!
Star Trek, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Passengers, The Expanse, Iron Man, Back to the Future 2
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1 hr 24 min - The Plasma Exchange Data Project and LXCatA chat with Dr. Jacob Stephens, assistant professor at Texas Tech University (USA), about data management and data sharing for plasma models. In this Episode, we introduce the Plasma Data Exchange Project and, in particular, the LXCat project that provides electron and ion scattering cross sections, swarm parameters, and other data useful for modeling low temperature plasmas.
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52 min - Stellerators, Stability, and StigmasA dynamic conversation with Dr. Josefine Proll, an expert on sterallator plasma turbulence. We cover some conceptual components of stellerator fusion devices and turbulence optimization. The conversation then shifts towards a critical look at scientific culture, the metrics of judging scientists and more.
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59 min - What's a CoffeeBreakDown anyway?
We introduce ourselves and we share our ideas about the CoffeeBreakDown project.
* How did we decide to start a YouTube channel?
* What is the aim of this project?
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53 min - Fundamentals versus Applications in Low Temperature Plasmas
* What is the future of plasma research?
* Is research driven by fundamental science or applications?
With discuss about these topics (and much more) in a lively conversation with host Luca and guests Tiago Dias and Maik Budde.
Tiago and Maik are PhD students at the Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) working on low temperature plasma modelling and diagnostics.
Maik and Tiago share also with us their experience and interests as PhD students investigating plasmas for industrial applications.
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44 min - Communication stylesA lively conversation about science communication with guests, Ekaterina Matveeva and Tobias Jesche, the hosts of technical presentation platform about fusion science and technology platform, Fusion-EP Talks. We discuss their experiences of starting a new science communication platform and some of their motivation for doing so. They also graciously share the lessons and stories accumulated along their way for everyone's benefit.
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59 min - Plasma chemistry: science and applicationsNew episode with host Luca and guest Prof. Savino Longo. Savino is full professor of chemistry at the University of Bari (Italy) and he is expert of computer models for plasma physics and chemistry. The episode starts by introducing low temperature plasma science. Then, Savino guides us through some of the applications that exploits plasma technology for enabling a future based on electricity. Other fields, such as astrobiology and astrochemistry, are also presented. The episode ends with a discussion on the importance of science communication.
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About CoffeeBreakDown
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CoffeeBreakDown is a podcast-style channel with chats hosted by two budding scientists, Aaron and Luca. Our objective is to strengthen connections between the scientific world and the general public,…
starting with the field of plasma physics. Specifically, we believe that the expression of the more creative and human side of science is a crucial aspect that is often neglected in our community, as opposed to the technical and factual one. Along those lines, this project is also intended as an avenue to accelerate our learning, both as scientists and as communicators. We aim to provide a relaxed environment for scientists to share their viewpoints about their experiences working in science and their research field. All are welcome to tune in and maybe even join the conversation!
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