Sparks and Quarks

E3: New Artwork, GPS & Nano-optics


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Episode 3 is here! This week we're talking all about how global positioning systems work, as well as delving into some of the interesting new quantum mechanical advancements in silver nanostructures! 
 
If you have any questions, queries or complaints (or even artwork submissions) contact us at [email protected].
 
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Please be aware that Dan is away from home and so there were a few audio issues with this one, bare with us, we should be back to top quality next time!
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Simple explanation of GPS: http://www.physics.org/article-questions.asp?id=55
Explanation of differential GPS and Sattalite Based Augmentation Systems: https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/01General_Information/Knowledge_Base/How_does_DGPS_(Differential_GPS)_work%3F
Explanation of RTK GPS: https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/01General_Information/Knowledge_Base/How_does_RTK_(Real_Time_Kinetic)_Work%3F
Dan will update this with a link to his dissertation if he's allowed to upload it!
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Nanocrystal light emission: https://phys.org/news/2018-07-nanocrystals-emit-efficiently-tunneling-electrons.html
 
 
Credits:
"Electrodoodle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Samba Stings" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Sparks and QuarksBy Dan Hanvey & Adam Gillard