14 episodes

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

Question Field‪!‬ Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan

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    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

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

    Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris)

    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!

    https://twitter.com/maria__violaris
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg
    https://physicsworld.com/author/maria-violaris/

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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?

    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/
    http://www.einsteinbook.com/gfx/author4_wing.jpg

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    • 52 min
    Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?

    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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    • 51 min
    Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore)

    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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    • 51 min
    Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore)

    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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    • 46 min
    Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require?

    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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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Lil grinchy ,

Moving discs

For someone who has often wondered how, in fact, rotating discs makes music, this episode (and podcast as a whole tbh) was super thought provoking, informative, and entertaining!

dNo718 ,

Brian Buchanan makes it, I consume it

A much more laid-back project than what I’m used to hearing from the ever-romantic and deep Brian Buchanan, and it’s a welcome addition to his oeuvre. As someone who myself is interested in scientific concepts and anomalies of physics but lacks the motivation or time to really explore, wonder, and understand, I welcome the plain-english that these experts offer through their conversations. Excellent show that flies right by!

ElDeeCee621 ,

Question Field

Enjoyed listening to the hosts. Great rapport!

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