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Question Field!

by Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan

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

Latest episodes

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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:

Oct 22 2023
1 h 35 min

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:/

Jul 23 2023
52 min

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.trainingp

May 21 2023
51 min

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 de

Apr 24 2023
51 min

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 err

Apr 17 2023
46 min

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 De

Apr 10 2023
32 min

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. questionfieldpo

Apr 3 2023
41 min

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 d

Mar 27 2023
46 min

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. questionfield

Mar 20 2023
48 min

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

Mar 13 2023
42 min

Episode 2: How many dimensions are there anyway?

In this episode, Campbell and Brian continue their discussion on the extra dimensions proposed by string theory. This is the second episode of a two part discussion! We a

Mar 6 2023
31 min

Episode 1: What IS a dimension?

In this episode, Campbell and Brian breakdown what it is that makes a dimension a dimension. This is the first episode of a two part discussion! We apologize for the some

Feb 27 2023
28 min

Episode 0: What's all this about?

In the inaugural episode of Question Field!, Campbell and Brian ponder what this podcast is all about and get to know each other a little better. questionfieldpod@gmail.

Feb 20 2023
41 min

Teaser!

This is a quick look at what's to come on your favorite new physics podcast! questionfieldpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/ www.twitter.com/questfieldp

Feb 13 2023
1 min

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