CoffeeBreakDown

By Aaron Ho, Luca Vialetto

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, ... more

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

CoffeeBreakDown episodes:

May 23, 2022 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.

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More information about Ignition Computing: https://ignitioncomputing.com/
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53min
May 09, 2022 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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50min
April 25, 2022 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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1h 24min
April 11, 2022 The Plasma Exchange Data Project and LXCat
A 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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52min
March 25, 2022 Stellerators, Stability, and Stigmas
A 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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59min
March 11, 2022 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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53min
February 25, 2022 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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44min
February 11, 2022 Communication styles
A 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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59min
January 28, 2022 Plasma chemistry: science and applications
New 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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54min
January 12, 2022 How's working at CERN?
The fourth episode of our podcast, with host Luca and guest Giovanni Mocellin. Giovanni recently obtained his PhD on particle physics at Aachen university (Germany) spending part of the time doing research at CERN in Geneva.
The discussion starts off by introducing the concept of elementary particles. Then, Giovanni guides us through the wonders of CERN laboratories and the importance of fundamental research. The discussion ends with some considerations on the role of scientific communication.
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FAQs about CoffeeBreakDown:

How many episodes does CoffeeBreakDown have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.