Chemistry for the Future: Incredible Machines

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It was here in Oxford, in the 1600s, that great minds such as Hooke, Boyle, Willis and Wren laid the foundations of modern experimental science. Like their famous forebears, today’s Oxford scientists continue to undertake world-leading research: making fundamental new discoveries and applying cuttin…

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    X-Ray crystallography: revealing the shape of molecules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2014 5:20


    Dr Richard Cooper on x-ray crystallography - an incredibly powerful technique for determining the 3D structure of crystals.

    Incredible Machines: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 4:35


    Dr Ashley Shepherd introduces the extraordinary machines used by Oxford chemists, and tells us about her work as a surface analyst.

    The Zeeman Decelerator and ultracold chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 2:13


    The Zeeman Deceleator is used to do ‘ultracold chemistry’ – slowing down molecules in order to study reactions. Katrin Dulitz shows off her amazing machine.

    Incredible Machines: Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 4:36


    Dr Ashley Shepherd concludes the Incredible Machines series by explaining what makes her the most excited about working as a scientist in the Department of Chemistry.

    Mass spectrometry: how does it work, and why should you care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 13:31


    From cutting-edge cancer research to sustainable fish farming, Dr James McCullagh explains the importance of mass spectrometry.

    Glassblowing: a beautiful, crucial, trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 8:49


    Watch glassblower Terri Adams in action as she creates scientific tools from the flames.

    Inside NMR Spectroscopy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 8:32


    Dr Tim Claridge takes apart an NMR machine to show us how this technique is used in research with application in human health and beyond.

    The Stark Decelerator & ultracold chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 5:13


    The Stark Decelerator was built from scratch in the basement of the Chemistry Department. Dr Brianna Heazelwood shows how this incredible device is used to study molecules.

    Incredible Machines: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 4:35


    Dr Ashley Shepherd introduces the extraordinary machines used by Oxford chemists, and tells us about her work as a surface analyst.

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