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Discussion on various topics pertaining to science. Trying to answer why and how? Some basic high-school science knowledge may be required for few podcast. Please check- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/ for detailed discussion of each podcast.

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    Solving Schrodinger equation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2015


    Recap of Quantum mechanics and how to solve Schrodinger equation. Discussion on what information we can get from solving Schrodinger equation and why is it important pertaining to modern electronics. 

    What is Quantum Mechanics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015


    Introduction on Quantum mechanics: basis of quantum mechanics like Schrodinger equation and how its solution help us understand matter around us.

    Why the heck do we need Quantum Mechanics?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2015


    Introduction on Quantum Mechanics and why classical theories doesn't work for subatomic particles? 

    How do materials fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2015


    Why materials fail and what different ways materials can fail? Discussion on difference between brittle and ductile fracture, and fatigue and creep.

    What are polymers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2015


    What are polymers and how they are formed? What determines their properties and current research in the field of polymers.

    How matter interacts with the light?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2015


    Discussion on how matter interacts with the light and how this interaction can help explain many optical properties in the matter. Also, answer to why radio waves can be transmitted through the walls? If you have any question, contact me here- https://twitter.com/devendermaun

    Why glass is transparent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2015


    How light interact with solids? Discussion on phenomena of absorption, reflection and transmission and how they relate to glass with focus on electron-light interaction.

    How do batteries work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2015


    Working principle of batteries with focus on Lithium-ion based batteries. 

    How do microwaves cook food?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2015


    Mechanism behind microwave cooking. We discuss microwaves and how they interact with water which is key for heating. Also why not to use metals utensil and why ceramics and plastics are not affected by microwaves.

    What causes the northern lights?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2015


    Discussion on how northern lights are produced and how sun is related to them. 

    How LEDs work and a short guide on Semiconductors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2015


    Working principle of LEDs and why they are made from semiconductors. A quick guide on semiconductors and how doping can change them. More discussion here- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-leds-work-and-short-guide-on.html

    How do solar cells work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2015


    Discussion on how do solar cells work? Why semiconductors are used in solar cells and explanation of photoelectric effect? For more details and schematics check this link: http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/

    Why does lightning strike?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2015


    Reason behind lightning strikes and some fun facts on thunderstorms. 

    Why Is Sky Blue And Grass Green?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2015


    Discussion on why various objects have different color and fundamental mechanisms by which colors are produced. We discuss Rayleigh scattering, electronic transitions and concepts of absorption and reflection.

    How was the Universe created? The Big Bang Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2015


    Discussion on how the Universe was created. A short guide on the Big Bang Theory also. Check this for details- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/

    A short guide on subatomic particles- Quarks And Leptons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2015


    A short guide on what constitute matter. A quick summary of subatomic particles. For more details check this- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/

    Why Do We Feel The Heat Of The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2015


    Discussion on why do we feel the heat of the sun. For more details check this- http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/

    How is heat conducted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2015


    Discussion on how is heat conducted and why metals are good conductor of heat.

    Why do metals conduct electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2015


    Understanding why metals conduct electricity whereas ceramics/dielectric do not.

    Difference between metals and ceramics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015


    Trying to understand difference between metals and ceramics in terms of bonding. 

    Why do solids exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2015


    Discussion on why do material exist as solid? Fundamental driving force and concept of bonding.

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