Bridge the Gap
TU Graz
Curious about science or just here for a good story? This podcast brings research to life, breaking down complex topics into everyday language. Join us as we chat with real scientists about their cutting-edge work and the highs and lows of finding the balance between work and private life. Whether you are a science buff or a total beginner, tune in for insightful conversations, fascinating discoveries, and a glimpse into the world of research. contact email address: [email protected]
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Laser spectroscopy
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04/07/25 • 28 min
What is matter made of? If we could zoom in to unimaginably small scales, we’d see atoms and gases teeming with electrons in constant motion. Laser spectroscopy is one of the powerful tools scientists use to explore this microscopic world. Birgitta Schulze-Bernhardt will guide us through what we can uncover about the infinitesimally small and how this knowledge impacts the view of the world we live in.
Superconductivity
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12/11/24 • 29 min
What if we could "kick" one electron now and have a current going on forever? Christoph Heil, Professor at Graz University of Technology, tells us that when things get really (really!) cool this is already possible. But it comes at a price...
To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!References:Christoph Heil’s group webpage:https://cheil.github.io/"Talk Science to Me“ podcast episode:https://letscast.fm/sites/talk-science-to-me-33062f96/episode/talk-science-to-me-29-supraleiter"I Spy Science" Youtube video on superconductors:https://youtu.be/l4u-GYTrByUA roadmap article from 2021 about superconductivity (open access):https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-648X/ac2864
To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!References:Christoph Heil’s group webpage:https://cheil.github.io/"Talk Science to Me“ podcast episode:https://letscast.fm/sites/talk-science-to-me-33062f96/episode/talk-science-to-me-29-supraleiter"I Spy Science" Youtube video on superconductors:https://youtu.be/l4u-GYTrByUA roadmap article from 2021 about superconductivity (open access):https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-648X/ac2864
Many-body physics
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11/27/24 • 37 min
"More is different". The famous quote from P. Anderson. What did he mean by that? Why is interaction between particles so interesting and difficult to describe? We continue on our journey through the fascinating realm of quantum physics: this time Markus Aichhorn, Professor at Graz University of Technology, will tell us about what happens when many particles interact at the quantum level... To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!
References: Ernst Peter Fischer: Die Stunde der Physiker, C.H.Beck; 2. Edition 2022Alistair Rae: Quantenphysik, Illusion oder Realität, Reclam
References: Ernst Peter Fischer: Die Stunde der Physiker, C.H.Beck; 2. Edition 2022Alistair Rae: Quantenphysik, Illusion oder Realität, Reclam
Quantum physics
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11/13/24 • 48 min
Have you ever heard about the Schroedinger cat? And what about particles that move like waves? Quantum mechanics is full of wonders but provides answers that often challenge our intuition. Markus Aichhorn, Professor at Graz University of Technology, will walk us through these and other interesting aspects...
To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!
References: Ernst Peter Fischer: Die Stunde der Physiker, C.H.Beck; 2. Edition 2022Alistair Rae: Quantenphysik, Illusion oder Realität, Reclam
To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!
References: Ernst Peter Fischer: Die Stunde der Physiker, C.H.Beck; 2. Edition 2022Alistair Rae: Quantenphysik, Illusion oder Realität, Reclam
Philosophy and Physics - Part 1
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03/17/25 • 31 min
What does one mean by philosophy of physics? How can philosophy help us understand the physical world?In particular, when it comes to quantum mechanics, human intuition seems to break down. Is the wave function real, or is it just a construct we use to make sense of experiments? Is reality truly based on probabilities? In this episode, Axel Maas and Philip Berghofer from the University of Graz will guide us through the challenges of reconnecting the physical world with the models we use to describe it.
References:Axel Maas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/axelmaas.bsky.socialAxel Maas's webpage: https://particle.uni-graz.at/en/structures-and-observables/Philip Berghofer's webpages: https://uni-graz.academia.edu/PhilippBerghofer, https://philippberghofer.com/Some slides about philosophy of physics: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/_Persoenliche_Webseite/maas_axel/urania24.pdfBook "Gauge symmetries, symmetry breaking, and gauge-invariant approaches": https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.00616
References:Axel Maas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/axelmaas.bsky.socialAxel Maas's webpage: https://particle.uni-graz.at/en/structures-and-observables/Philip Berghofer's webpages: https://uni-graz.academia.edu/PhilippBerghofer, https://philippberghofer.com/Some slides about philosophy of physics: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/_Persoenliche_Webseite/maas_axel/urania24.pdfBook "Gauge symmetries, symmetry breaking, and gauge-invariant approaches": https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.00616
Pigments colors and other shades of physics
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03/03/25 • 23 min
If sunlight is often described as "white," why do we see so many colors? How are colors connected to the wavelengths of light? And what exactly is a wavelength? Anna Galler, a researcher at TU Graz, takes us on a journey through the world of light, pigments, and the fascinating physics behind every shade.
References: [1] Kurt Nassau, "The Causes of Color" - published in the October 1980 issue of Scientific American, Volume 243, Number 4, on pages 124-154
[2] Kurt Nassau, "The Fifteen Causes of Color: The Physics and Chemistry of Color" - published in the journal Color Research & Application in February 1987 (Volume 12, Issue 1, pages 4-26).
References: [1] Kurt Nassau, "The Causes of Color" - published in the October 1980 issue of Scientific American, Volume 243, Number 4, on pages 124-154
[2] Kurt Nassau, "The Fifteen Causes of Color: The Physics and Chemistry of Color" - published in the journal Color Research & Application in February 1987 (Volume 12, Issue 1, pages 4-26).
Bridge the Gap - Trailer
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10/30/24 • 1 min
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Paper...
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01/08/25 • 30 min
What do you know about paper? It is a very common "object" in our everyday experience and still there is so much to discover about it! Karin Zojer, Professor at Graz University of Technology, leads us through the fascinating world of simulating real materials, paper included, highlighting the role of experiments in the process. Are you ready to dive in?To tell us what you think about the podcast and/or if you want to take part in the audience participation section, send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you and set you up. Every feedback is appreciated!
Philosophy and Physics - Part 2
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03/24/25 • 24 min
What does one mean by philosophy of physics? How can philosophy help us understand the physical world? In particular, when it comes to quantum mechanics, human intuition seems to break down. Is the wave function real, or is it just a construct we use to make sense of experiments? Is reality truly based on probabilities? In this episode we continue our journey into the relationship between philosophy and physics with Axel Maas and Philip Berghofer from University of Graz. The first part of our conversation with them can be found at episode "Philosophy and Physics - Part 1"References:Axel Maas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/axelmaas.bsky.socialAxel Maas's webpage: https://particle.uni-graz.at/en/structures-and-observables/Philip Berghofer's webpages: https://uni-graz.academia.edu/PhilippBerghofer, https://philippberghofer.com/Some slides about philosophy of physics: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/_Persoenliche_Webseite/maas_axel/urania24.pdfBook "Gauge symmetries, symmetry breaking, and gauge-invariant approaches": https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.00616
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Bridge the Gap currently has 9 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Research, Podcasts, Science, Physics and Jokes.
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The average episode length on Bridge the Gap is 28 minutes.
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The first episode of Bridge the Gap was released on Oct 30, 2024.
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