Question Field!

Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan

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

14 Episodes

Episode 12: Why does quantum mechanics actually make sense? (feat. Maria Violaris)
10/22/2023
1:35:06
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__violarishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXghttps://physicsworld.com/author/maria-violaris/[email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?
7/23/2023
52:22
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/[email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
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Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?
5/21/2023
51:50
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/[email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 9: Is most particle physics wrong??? [No] (feat. James Moore)
4/24/2023
51:41
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, [email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 8: What's in a proton? (feat. James Moore)
4/17/2023
46:56
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, [email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 7: How much energy would a Death Star require?
4/10/2023
32:27
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-starquestionfieldpod@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 6: What are lasers?
4/3/2023
41:08
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss the physics behind every madvillain's favorite weapon… LASERS! This is the first part of a two part [email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 5: What are topological superconductors?
3/27/2023
46:47
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 [email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 4: What are quantum computers?
3/20/2023
48:29
In this episode, Campbell & Brian discuss what distinguishes a quantum computer from a classical computer. This is the first part of a two part [email protected]/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod
Episode 3: How do rotating discs make music?
3/13/2023
42:34
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 how vinyl grooves work: https://imgur.com/a/0Ssw7https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl8bhzob0fQ&ab_channel=TheOregonianquestionfieldpod@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/questionfieldpod/www.twitter.com/questfieldpodwww.tiktok.com/@questionfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/@questionfieldpod

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Question Field!

Campbell McLauchlan & Brian Buchanan

14 Episodes

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

Episode 11: Can a bird stay aloft by solely facing into the wind?

Episode 10: Where does the rubber meet the road?

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

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

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

Episode 6: What are lasers?

Episode 5: What are topological superconductors?

Episode 4: What are quantum computers?

Episode 3: How do rotating discs make music?