AaS! 265: Does Antimatter Fall Up?

Part 3! Who developed quantum theory and why? What experiments motivated the creation of quantum mechanics? How was quantum mechanics a total break from classical physics? I discuss these questions an...

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Part 2! How do physicists understand quantum mechanics? What are the postulates and principles of quantum mechanics? How do the foundations of quantum mechanics compare to other theories? I discuss th...

20 Sep 202241min

Part 1! Where does quantum theory fit in the larger tapestry of physics? What is the domain of quantum mechanics? And most importantly, what are the limits of quantum physics? I discuss these question...

6 Sep 202237min

How do you make a super-atom? What can they be used for? What does this mean for quantum mechanics? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.c...

16 Aug 202237min

What makes the principle of least action so important? Who came up with it? Is it all just a bunch of math or does it actually mean something? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Space...

2 Aug 202236min

What is a pulsar? How can we use them to map gravitational waves? What kind of technology does it take? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patre...

19 Jul 202233min

What are some of the problems with dark matter? What about modified gravity? Are there any other solutions? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.p...

5 Jul 202244min

How big can a rocky planet get? Can a rocky planet turn into a gas giant? Why are some planets rocky and others gassy? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: h...

21 Jun 202238min