Podcast episodes
Season 2
S02 E04 - The PhD Experience, Nuclear Fusion and Superconductivity with Emma Gillard
Everything you've ever wanted to know about doing a PhD is revealed today as I talk to a PhD student, Emma Gillard, about her PhD research. We talk about some of the basics of her research involving nuclear fusion and superconduct...
S02 E03 - Number Theory with Jens Funke
Today Ben and I are joined by the legendary Jens Funke who talks to us about his research into number theory! We also discuss topics such as the importance of looking at the history of maths, how mathematics differs from physics a...
S02 E02 - Quantum Field Theory with Daniele Dorigoni
Today I talk to Daniele Dorigoni, a quantum field theorist. We discuss quantum field theory, the day-to-day life of research, what it's like paving your way in the field of academia and more.For the first time, I also have a cohos...
S02 E01 - Dark Matter and Galaxy Formation using Supercomputers with Sownak Bose
Today I speak with Sownak Bose about his research on dark matter and galaxy formation! We discuss how computers can be used to test the accuracy of different models of dark matter by comparing simulated galaxies to real observatio...
Season 1
S01 E05 - Quantum Optics with Prof. Charles Adams
Today I'm joined by Professor Charles Adams, who speaks to me about his research in quantum optics. We discuss Adams' path into academia, "the quantum question", and even the traumatic possibility of quantum printers.