Episodes

  • Neutrinos - The Quest to Understand the Particles that Hide Themselves in Plain Sight
    May 18 2024

    Ever wondered what's constantly passing through you, yet remains invisible? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of neutrinos, the most elusive particles in the universe that are born in explosions like the Big Bang and constantly bombard us. We'll learn about their incredible journey from mind-blowing cosmic events to passing harmlessly through your body. Join us as we delve into the science behind these ghostly time capsules and uncover the mysteries of neutrino oscillation.

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    4 mins
  • Higgs Boson - The God Particle - Mysteries and Facts Behind the Universe's Biggest Secret
    Apr 20 2024

    Have you ever wondered why things have mass? Join Tanvi as she tackles the fascinating world of the Higgs Boson! This episode dives deep into the concept of the Higgs field, a metaphorical molasses pool that particles wade through, and the Higgs Boson, the particle linked to this field. We'll explore how the Higgs Boson grants mass to other particles, why it's nicknamed the "God Particle," and the hilarious story behind the name. Get ready for a journey into the subatomic world where light zooms freely and the Higgs Boson plays a key role in the universe's grand scheme!

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    4 mins
  • Standard Model of Elementary Particles vs. Periodic Table of Elements - Who Wins the Subatomic Symphony?
    Mar 23 2024

    This episode takes you on a journey from the familiar Periodic Table to the bizarre realm of subatomic particles. It compares the elements we know (like Hydrogen) to the even tinier fundamental particles that make them up (like Quarks and Leptons). Get ready to explore the dance party of fermions and bosons, the quirky charges of quarks, and how they team up to form protons and neutrons. You'll also learn about leptons - the family electrons belong to, and the role of spin and mass in this subatomic world. By the end of the episode, you'll have a whole new appreciation for the complexity hidden within the seemingly simple Periodic Table. So the next time you glance at it, picture a subatomic symphony playing out beneath the surface!

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    8 mins
  • Decoding the Mysterious Recipe of our Universe - Fermions, Bosons, Matter and Superfluidity
    Mar 2 2024

    This episode dives into the fascinating world of Fermions and Bosons, the fundamental building blocks of everything. We explore their unique personalities, from the solitary Fermions to the social Bosons who love to clump together. Discover how Fermions create the matter around us, and how Bosons govern the forces that hold it all together. We'll even explore the mind-bending world of Bose-Einstein condensates, where particles become superfluid and defy the laws of physics as we know them! Join us on a journey to decode the mysterious recipe of our universe!

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    7 mins
  • Hadrons and the Large Hadron Collider - What Happens When Hadrons Collide with High Energy?
    Feb 17 2024

    This episode dives into the fascinating world of Hadrons, the tiny particles smashed inside the Large Hadron Collider. We explore their quirky nature, delve into their subatomic makeup (quarks!), and discover why scientists love to see them collide. From unlocking the secrets of protons and neutrons to creating exotic new particles, Hadron collisions offer a glimpse into the universe's fundamental building blocks and hold the key to unraveling its greatest mysteries. Buckle up for a journey into the realm of the incredibly small, where even a funny quark joke can spark profound scientific questions!

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    4 mins
  • The Secret Sauce of Quantum Teleportation - How the Bell Measurement Proved Einstein Wrong
    Feb 3 2024

    Dive into a gripping scientific adventure where Einstein's ideas about hidden variables get challenged! Travel back in time to witness John Bell's ingenious experiment that shattered Einstein's theory and proved the spooky connection of entangled particles. Unravel the mystery of "spooky action at a distance" and discover how Bell's work paved the way for mind-blowing inventions like quantum teleportation. This episode is packed with scientific intrigue, laughter, and a healthy dose of "oh my god!" moments, leaving you questioning the very fabric of reality. Buckle up for a wild quantum ride with Subatomic Tanvi.

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    5 mins
  • Understanding the EPR Paradox - Einstein’s Challenge to Quantum Entanglement
    Jan 16 2024

    Dive into 1935 and grapple with Einstein himself! In this episode, Tanvi tackles the "EPR Paradox," a thought experiment that challenged the very foundations of quantum mechanics. Imagine two entangled particles, linked across vast distances. Measure one, and its partner instantly flips its spin – but how? Einstein called it "spooky action at a distance," suggesting secrets hidden within the theory. Was he right? Does information truly travel faster than light? Buckle up for a cosmic chase as we dissect the paradox, explore "hidden variables," and ultimately witness the triumph of quantum entanglement, a phenomenon defying even Einstein's intuition. Are you ready to bend the universe's speed limit? Tune in and find out!

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    5 mins
  • Quarks - Decoding the Fundamental Building Blocks of Our Universe
    Jan 1 2024

    Ever wonder what lies beneath the protons and neutrons you learned about in school? In this episode, Tanvi delves into the mind-blowing world of quarks, the universe's true fundamental building blocks. We'll crack open the mysteries of these tiny titans, revealing their quirky names, their surprising role in shaping everything around us, and the hidden forces that bind them together. This is a journey into the heart of matter, where the smallest of particles hold the biggest secrets and we also touch upon the enigmatic electrons, leaving you questioning what truly makes up the smallest imaginable particles and eager to explore the invisible architects of our universe. 

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    5 mins