Question Field!

By Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan

a physics podcast by Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan, where you ask the questions and we field them! 💫

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Question Field! episodes:

October 22, 2023 Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris)
In this episode, Campbell & Brian are joined by Maria Violaris in order to wade through the fuzzy world of quantum paradoxes!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg
https://physicsworld.com/author/maria-violaris/
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July 23, 2023 Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian explore bird flight, wing design, and fluid dynamics in an attempt to understand how bird stay in flight for extended journeys!
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/no-one-can-explain-why-planes-stay-in-the-air/
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May 21, 2023 Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?
In this episode, Campbell and Brian pit idealism against pragmatism when it comes to setting up a racing bike.
Thank you Hamish for the question!
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/understanding-rolling-resistance/https://ridefar.info/bike/cycling-speed/rolling-resistance/https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/rolling-friction-resistance-d_1303.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuxUWFziuGIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8-1WgJZY-chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEE6XztMEjEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm_OEIhlhkY
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52min
April 24, 2023 Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore)
In this episode, Campbell & Brian continue their discussion with James on the different methods employed by physicists to talk about their observations with confidence despite experimental errors. This is the second part of a two part discussion.
Thank you for the question, Andrew!
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April 17, 2023 Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore)
In this episode, Campbell & Brian answer their first listener question with the help of their first guest — James Moore! This is the first of a two part discussion on error calculations.
Thank you for the question, Andrew!
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47min
April 10, 2023 Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss some of the issues one might encounter while constructing a laser and problems of proportion when scaling up to the size of a Death Star. This is the second part of a two part discussion.
https://www.ovoenergy.com/blog/energy/as-rogue-one-arrives-in-cinemas-we-estimate-the-cost-of-powering-the-death-star
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33min
April 03, 2023 Episode 6: What are lasers?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss the physics behind every madvillain's favorite weapon… LASERS! This is the first part of a two part discussion.
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March 27, 2023 Episode 5: What are topological superconductors?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss how topological superconductors might help quantum computers tackle their noise problem. This is the second part of a two part discussion.
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47min
March 20, 2023 Episode 4: What are quantum computers?
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss what distinguishes a quantum computer from a classical computer. This is the first part of a two part discussion.
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49min
March 13, 2023 Episode 3: How do rotating discs make music?
In this episode, Campbell and Brian unravel the differences between vinyl records and CDs and the key physics behind each of their mechanics — rotations!
Illustration of how vinyl grooves work: https://imgur.com/a/0Ssw7
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FAQs about Question Field!:

How many episodes does Question Field! have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.