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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!

Aditya Sundar


    • Dec 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    The Quantum Quest: Pioneers and Paradigms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 22:07


    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 birth of a new era in science. Through a journey of how quantised energy states transformed to the beautiful application of differential equations we know of today, we navigate the paths of these trailblazers, shedding light on their theories, experiments, and the profound impact their work had on the realm of quantum mechanics. Step into the world of quanta and witness the genesis of a scientific paradigm that forever altered our perception of reality.

    Exploring Superposition and Schrödinger's Cat: Unveiling Quantum Paradoxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 10:44


    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 this thought-provoking exploration.

    The Double-Slit Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 11:52


    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.

    Radioactive Decay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 25:02


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 27:45


    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!

    Black Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 19:54


    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.

    Stellar evolution and the Death of Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 12:29


    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!

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    The birth of stars and Nuclear Fusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 8:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 13:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 19:16


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

    Big Bang - Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 14:34


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

    The Big Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 15:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 0:55


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