Live - Disentangling quantumified shoelaces
Clear as Quantum13 Dec 2023

Live - Disentangling quantumified shoelaces

In this live podcast event, we switch up our theme for Season 2 (coming soon) to talk about things that loudly claim to be quantum—but are they?

Marketing gurus are alert to the appeal of "quantum", and many products use this buzzword to catch attention. Armed with a brief revision of what makes things really quantum, we have a go at working out how various items live up to this label. Have you heard of quantum batteries, dish-washing soap, TVs, shoes, fridges, and even motivational self-help? Some of these are totally valid, and others are more of a humorous stretch. Test your knowledge (or gullibility) against our live audience!

Subscribe to make sure you're ready for Season 2 of Clear as Quantum, which will explore ubiquitous technologies that really do rely on quantum science (sometimes in hidden ways). We'd love to hear your quantum questions - send them to engage@equs.org and we'll try to answer them in future episodes!

Avsnitt(20)

Secrets of the universe are shaping our future

Secrets of the universe are shaping our future

Dr Danni Holmes uses a special single-atom gun to implant “donor” atoms into silicon chips for quantum technology. Working at atomic scales has its challenges — even a sneeze in a cleanroom can derail...

30 Juni 202535min

Your quantum future

Your quantum future

Dr Sol H. Jacobsen explores the fascinating world of spintronics — a field where quantum science already meets real-world applications. Sol is about to tour Australia for the Marie Curie Lectures as p...

30 Juni 202536min

Quantum printer

Quantum printer

Ever wondered how the tiny processors in your phone or laptop are made? It all comes down to an ancient idea—writing on stone—taken to the most extreme level imaginable. Elliot Cheng is a Specialist E...

11 Apr 202529min

Live - Celebrating quantum Ig Nobility

Live - Celebrating quantum Ig Nobility

We present the inaugural, ultimate, and grand final EQUS Ig Nobel Prize!EQUS is coming towards an end, and there's plenty of Type 1 success to celebrate. But that is for another place, because the sto...

13 Dec 202422min

Roadtripping a quantum skipping rope

Roadtripping a quantum skipping rope

This special episode recounts adventures from the 2024 National Quantum and Dark Matter Roadtrip - a science journey of more than 8000km across Australia! The roadtrip has become a significant annual ...

5 Sep 202429min

Quantum torch

Quantum torch

Lasers are everywhere, and David Coutts helps us explore some of the quantum ideas behind these amazing light sources.David is a professor at Macquarie University and has worked with numerous exciting...

9 Aug 202432min

Quantum toaster

Quantum toaster

Karen Livesey talks about the quantum side of hot glowing things, revealing that quantum has been ubiquitous since the dawn of time. Karen is an Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle and ...

2 Aug 202431min

Populärt inom Vetenskap

p3-dystopia
pojkmottagningen
svd-nyhetsartiklar
dumma-manniskor
allt-du-velat-veta
kapitalet-en-podd-om-ekonomi
det-morka-psyket
sexet
halsorevolutionen
rss-vetenskapsradion-2
medicinvetarna
rss-vetenskapsradion
rss-ufobortom-rimligt-tvivel-2
4health-med-anna-sparre
dumforklarat
rss-spraket
bildningspodden
paranormalt-med-caroline-giertz
hacka-livet
vetenskapsradion