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For the love of Astrophysics

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Welcome to "For the love of Astrophysics", where you will learn about the mysteries of the universe. In this podcast, we will dwell into a wide range of topics ranging from black holes, to the big bang theory, to Quantum Physics as well. If you've ever wanted to learn about space, and all the mysteries and enigmas that engulf it, this is the podcast for you!

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Episodes

The Quantum Quest: Pioneers and Paradigms

December 08, 2023 12:57 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Join us on an enthralling journey through the annals of scientific discovery as we delve into the pivotal moments and brilliant minds that shaped our understanding of the quantum world. In this episode, we unravel the groundbreaking contributions of visionaries like Louis de Broglie and Max Planck, whose revolutionary ideas set the stage for a quantum revolution. Explore the quantum leap from classical to modern physics, uncovering the mysteries of particle-wave duality, and witness the birt...

Exploring Superposition and Schrödinger's Cat: Unveiling Quantum Paradoxes

July 14, 2023 12:32 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MB

In this intriguing podcast episode, we explore the captivating concepts of superposition and Schrödinger's Cat in the realm of quantum mechanics. Delving into the mysterious world of quantum physics, we unravel the paradoxes that challenge our classical understanding of reality. Join us as we navigate the complexities of superposition and contemplate the mind-bending scenario of a cat existing in multiple states simultaneously. Prepare to have your perception of the quantum world reshaped in...

The Double-Slit Experiment

March 04, 2023 04:39 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Ever heard of how confusing Quantum Mechanics is? In this episode we will start a series where we unravel the complex and confusing topics of this odd branch of physics. Tune in to learn about one of the founding experiments of Quantum Physics, the double-slit experiment. 

Black Holes

February 08, 2023 13:11 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Tune in to listen to how black holes form and their interesting properties and effects! We'll be talking about concepts involving the theory of general relativity, a singularity, time dilation, how light reacts with a black hole and generally how black holes can mess up the fabric of space-time. 

Radioactive Decay

June 13, 2021 06:27 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Ever heard of radioactivity, or radiation? Well, if it's ever piqued your interest to learn about it tune in to learn about the 3 main types of radioactive decay: alpha, beta and gamma. In this episode, we'll also be discussing the electromagnetic spectrum, particle decays and even nuclear fusion in the sun!

Quantum Particles and the Standard Model

May 19, 2021 06:08 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Tune in to learn about the standard model of physics, one of the most important tools scientists use to unravel the mysteries of the universe. We will be talking about quarks, leptons, hadrons, photons, gluons, the Higgs Boson and much more!

Stellar evolution and the Death of Stars

March 11, 2021 03:29 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Tune in to listen to how exactly a star evolves into the next stages of its life and then eventually dies to give way for another star to form!

The birth of stars and Nuclear Fusion

December 31, 2020 13:11 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MB

Ever wanted to understand how exactly the fusion of Hydrogen takes place in a star? Well after listening to this episode you will not only get a clear picture of that but also of how a star is born!

The life cycle and timeline of stars

September 16, 2020 11:19 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode we start a whole new topic: the birth and death of stars. This will be covered in about 3-4 episodes talking about subtopics ranging from life cycles to black holes and supernovae!

The Formation of our Solar System

August 31, 2020 13:24 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

This episode will talk about the formation of our solar system, the various planets and the other rocks in it.

Big Bang - Evidence

August 25, 2020 12:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Listen to this episode to learn about the evidences supporting the big bang theory

The Big Bang

August 18, 2020 09:52 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode we'll talk about one of leading theories in our understanding of the birth of the universe, the big bang.

Introducing For the Love of Astrophysics

August 18, 2020 09:35 - 55 seconds - 883 KB