Physics By The River

Second Year Reflection

In a more casual episode, three of my friends and I reflect on our second year of studying Physics, discussing what went right, what went wrong, likes/dislikes, what we w

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 basi

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

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

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 da

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

Particle Physics through Astronomical Observations with Dr Francesca Chadha-Day

Today I'm joined by Dr Francesca Chadha-Day who talks to me about her research which looks to find new fundamental physics by observing the extreme conditions of space, a

Black Hole X-Ray Emission with Chris Done

Today I am joined by Professor Chris Done, who talks to me about her research on x-ray emissions from black holes, as well as her career path, which involves a year in Ja

Refining Gravity with Alex Peach

Today I am joined by Dr Alex Peach, a lecturer at Durham University, who talks to me about his research in gravity, the holographic principle, how science/physics changes

Red Quasars and Science Outreach with Victoria Fawcett

Today I'm joined by Victoria Fawcett, a PhD student who researches dust-reddened quasars. She describes her research involving observed differences in the radio spectrum