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Physics World Weekly Podcast
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Innhold levert av Physics World. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Physics World eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.
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Innhold levert av Physics World. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Physics World eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.
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Physics World Weekly Podcast
1 Ceryx Medical: company uses bioelectronics to coordinate the heart and lungs 41:33
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41:33Heart failure is a serious condition that occurs when a damaged heart loses its ability to pump blood around the body. It affects as many as 100 million people worldwide and it is a progressive disease such that five years after a diagnosis, 50% of patients with heart failure will be dead. The UK-based company Ceryx Medical has created a new bioelectronic device called Cysoni, which is designed to adjust the pace of the heart as a patient breathes in and out. This mimics a normal physiological process called respiratory sinus arrhythmia, which can be absent in people with heart failure. The company has just began the first trial of Cysoni on human subjects. This podcast features the biomedical engineer Stuart Plant and the physicist Ashok Chauhan, who are Ceryx Medical’s CEO and senior scientist respectively. In a wide-ranging conversation with Physics World ’s Margaret Harris, they talk about how bioelectronics could be used treat heart failure and some other diseases. Chauhan and Plant also chat about challenges and rewards of developing medical technologies within a small company.…
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1 Humanitarian engineering can improve cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries 48:08
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48:08This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how the concept of humanitarian engineering can be used to provide high quality cancer care to people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is an important challenge because today only 5% of global radiotherapy resources are located in LMICs, which are home to the majority of the world’s population. Our guests are two medical physicists at the University of Washington in the US who have contributed to the ebook Humanitarian Engineering for Global Oncology. They are Eric Ford , who edited the ebook and Afua Yorke , who along with Ford wrote the chapter “ Cost-effective radiation treatment delivery systems for low- and middle-income countries ”. They are in conversation with Physics World ’s Tami Freeman.…
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1 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: our celebrations begin with a look at quantum networks and sensors 37:06
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37:06As proclaimed by the United Nations, 2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology , or IYQ for short. This year was chosen because it marks the 100th anniversary of Werner Heisenberg’s development of matrix mechanics – the first consistent mathematical description of quantum physics. Our guest in this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast is the Turkish quantum physicist Mete Atatüre , who heads up the Cavendish Laboratory at the UK’s University of Cambridge. In a conversation with Physics World ’s Katherine Skipper, Atatüre talks about hosting Quantour , the quantum light source that is IYQ’s version of the Olympic torch. He also talks about his group’s research on quantum sensors and quantum networks. There is much more about Heisenberg’s mathematical breakthrough in quantum physics here: “ Return to Helgoland: celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics ”. This article forms part of Physics World ‘s contribution to the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which aims to raise global awareness of quantum physics and its applications. Stayed tuned to Physics World and our international partners throughout the next 12 months for more coverage of the IYQ. Find out more on our quantum channel.…
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1 The physics of ice cream: food scientist Douglas Goff talks about this remarkable material 40:39
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40:39December might be dark and chilly here in the northern hemisphere, but it’s summer south of the equator – and for many people that means eating ice cream. It turns out that the physics of ice cream is rather remarkable – as I discovered when I travelled to Canada’s University of Guelph to interview the food scientist Douglas Goff . He is a leading expert on the science of frozen desserts and in this podcast he talks about the unique material properties of ice cream, the analytical tools he uses to study it, and why ice cream goes off when it is left in the freezer for too long.…
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1 Mikhail Lukin and Dolev Bluvstein explain how they used trapped atoms to create 48 logical qubits 39:18
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39:18One half of the Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year has been awarded to Mikhail Lukin, Dolev Bluvstein and colleagues at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and QuEra Computing for demonstrating quantum error correction on an atomic processor with 48 logical qubits . In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Bluvstein and Lukin explain the crucial role that error correction is playing in the development of practical quantum computers. They also describe how atoms are moved around their quantum processor and why this coordinated motion allowed them to create logical qubits and use those qubits to perform quantum computations. The Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year also cites Hartmut Neven and colleagues at Google Quantum AI and their collaborators for implementing quantum error correction below the surface code threshold in a superconducting chip. Neven talks about his team’s accomplishments in this podcast . Physics World ‘s coverage of the Breakthrough of the Year is supported by Reports on Progress in Physics , which offers unparalleled visibility for your ground-breaking research.…
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1 Hartmut Neven talks about Google Quantum AI’s breakthrough in quantum error correction 32:50
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32:50One half of the Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year has been awarded to Hartmut Neven and colleagues at Google Quantum AI and their collaborators for implementing quantum error correction below the surface code threshold in a superconducting chip. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Neven talks about Google’s new Willow quantum processor, which integrates 105 superconducting physical qubits. He also explains how his team used these qubits to create logical qubits with error rates that dropped exponentially with the number of physical qubits used. He also outlines Googles ambitious plan to create a processor with 100, or even 1000, logical qubits by 2030. The Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year also cites Mikhail Lukin, Dolev Bluvstein and colleagues at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and QuEra Computing for demonstrating quantum error correction on an atomic processor with 48 logical qubits . Lukin and Bluvstein explain how they did it in this podcast . Physics World ‘s coverage of the Breakthrough of the Year is supported by Reports on Progress in Physics , which offers unparalleled visibility for your ground-breaking research.…
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1 Exploring this year’s best physics research in our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2024 28:24
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28:24This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a lively discussion about our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2024 , which include important research in nuclear physics, quantum computing, medical physics, lasers and more. Physics World editors explain why we have made our selections and look at the broader implications of this impressive body of research. The top 10 serves as the shortlist for the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year award, the winner of which will be announced on 19 December. Links to all the nominees, more about their research and the selection criteria can be found here . Physics World ‘s coverage of the Breakthrough of the Year is supported by Reports on Progress in Physics , which offers unparalleled visibility for your ground-breaking research.…
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1 How the UK Metamaterials Network supports scientific and commercial innovation 27:54
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27:54This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores the science and commercial applications of metamaterials with Claire Dancer of the University of Warwick and Alastair Hibbins of the University of Exeter. They lead the UK Metamaterials Network , which brings together people in academia, industry and governmental agencies to support and expand metamaterial R&D; nurture talent and skills; promote the adoption of metamaterials in the wider economy; and much more. According to the network, “A metamaterial is a 3D structure with a response or function due to the collective effect of meta-atom elements that is not possible to achieve conventionally with any individual constituent material”. In a wide-ranging conversation with Physics World ’s Matin Durrani, Hibbins and Dancer talk about exciting commercial applications of metamaterials including soundproof materials and lenses for mobile phones – and how they look forward to welcoming the thousandth member of the network sometime in 2025.…
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1 Astronomers can play an important role in explaining the causes and consequences of climate change, says astrophysicist 36:44
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36:44Climate science and astronomy have much in common, and this has inspired the astrophysicist Travis Rector to call on astronomers to educate themselves, their students and the wider public about climate change. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Rector explains why astronomers should listen to the concerns of the public when engaging about the science of global warming. And, he says the positive outlook of some of his students at the University of Alaska Anchorage makes him believe that a climate solution is possible. Rector says that some astronomers are reluctant to talk to the public about climate change because they have not mastered the intricacies of the science. Indeed, one aspect of atmospheric physics that has challenged scientists is the role that clouds play in global warming. My second guest this week is the science journalist Michael Allen, who has written a feature article for Physics World called “ Cloudy with a chance of warming: how physicists are studying the dynamical impact of clouds on climate change ”. He talks about climate feedback mechanisms that involve clouds and how aerosols affect clouds and the climate. Rector is editor of the book Climate Change for Astronomers: Causes, consequences, and communication . It was published earlier this year by IOP Publishing – which also brings you Physics World…
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1 Top tips for physics outreach from a prize winner, making graphene more sustainable 34:53
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34:53In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I am in conversation with Joanne O’Meara , who has bagged a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding achievements in science education and outreach. Based at Canada’s University of Guelph, the medical physicist talks about her passion for science communication and her plans for a new science centre. This episode also features a wide-ranging interview with Burcu Saner Okan , who is principal investigator at Sabanci University’s Sustainable Advanced Materials Research Group in Istanbul, Turkey. She explains how graphene is manufactured today and how the process can be made more sustainable – by using recycled materials as feedstocks, for example. Saner Okan also talks about her commercial endeavours including Euronova .…
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1 Space travel: the health effects of space radiation and building a lunar GPS 53:53
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53:53We are entering a second golden age of space travel – with human missions to the Moon and Mars planned for the near future. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast we explore two very different challenges facing the next generation of cosmic explorers. First up, the radiation oncologist James Welsh chats with Physics World ’s Tami Freeman about his new ebook about the biological effects of space radiation on astronauts. They talk about the types and origins of space radiation and how they impact human health. Despite the real dangers, Welsh explains that the human body appears to be more resilient to radiation than are the microelectronics used on spacecraft. Based at Loyola Medicine in the US, Welsh explains why damage to computers, rather than the health of astronauts, could be the limiting factor for space exploration. Later in the episode I am in conversation with two physicists who have written a paper about how we could implement a universal time standard for the Moon. Based at the US’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Biju Patla and Neil Ashby , explain how atomic clocks could be used to create a time system that would making coordinating lunar activities easier – and could operate as a GPS-like system to facilitate navigation. They also say that such a lunar system could be a prototype for a more ambitious system on Mars. Further reading Welsh’s ebook is called “ Space Radiation: Astrophysical origins, radiobiological effects and implications for space travellers ”. It is part of the IPEM–IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology . Ashby and Patla’s paper is called “ A Relativistic Framework to Estimate Clock Rates on the Moon ” and it appears in The Astronomical Journal .…
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1 How to boost the sustainability of solar cells 31:54
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31:54In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I explore routes to more sustainable solar energy. My guests are four researchers at the UK’s University of Oxford who have co-authored the “ Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable energy conversion ”. They are the chemist Robert Hoye ; the physicists Nakita Noel and Pascal Kaienburg ; and the materials scientist Sebastian Bonilla . We define what sustainability means in the context of photovoltaics and we look at the challenges and opportunities for making sustainable solar cells using silicon, perovskites, organic semiconductors and other materials. This podcast is supported by Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions. Pfeiffer is part of the Busch Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems. Explore its products at the Pfeiffer website .…
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1 Peter Hirst: MIT Sloan Executive Education develops leadership skills in STEM employees 36:15
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36:15Physicists and others with STEM backgrounds are sought after in industry for their analytical skills. However, traditional training in STEM subjects is often lacking when it comes to nurturing the soft skills that are needed to succeed in managerial and leadership positions. Our guest in this podcast is Peter Hirst , who is Senior Associate Dean, Executive Education at the MIT Sloan School of Management . He explains how MIT Sloan works with executives to ensure that they efficiently and effectively acquire the skills and knowledge needed to be effective leaders. This podcast is sponsored by the MIT Sloan School of Management…
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1 Julia Sutcliffe: chief scientific adviser explains why policymaking must be underpinned by evidence 30:54
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30:54This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, features the physicist and engineer Julia Sutcliffe , who is chief scientific adviser to the UK government’s Department for Business and Trade. In a wide-ranging conversation with Physics World ’s Matin Durrani, Sutcliffe explains how she began her career as a PhD physicist before working in systems engineering at British Aerospace – where she worked on cutting-edge technologies including robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. They also chat about Sutcliffe’s current role advising the UK government to ensure that policymaking is underpinned by the best evidence.…
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1 Data-intensive PhDs at LIV.INNO prepare students for careers outside of academia 36:50
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36:50LIV.INNO, Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data-Intensive Science, offers students fully-funded PhD studentships across a broad range of research projects from medical physics to quantum computing. All students receive training in high-performance computing, data analysis, and machine learning and artificial intelligence. Students also receive career advice and training in project management, entrepreneurship and communication skills – preparing them for careers outside of academia. This podcast features the accelerator physicist Carsten Welsch , who is head of the Accelerator Science Cluster at the University of Liverpool and director of LIV.INNO, and the computational astrophysicist Andreea Font who is a deputy director of LIV.INNO. They chat with Physics World ’s Katherine Skipper about how LIV.INNO provides its students with a wide range of skills and experiences – including a six-month industrial placement. This podcast is sponsored by LIV.INNO, the Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data-Intensive Science.…
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