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Under the Microscope

Under the Microscope

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Every week Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with leading materials and nanoscientists from around the world. Guests speak about their research, career journey, their favourite research project, 3 wishes to improve their research experience and their life as a scientist. Powered by The Science Talk.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Under the Microscope episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Under the Microscope for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Under the Microscope episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In this episode of Under the Microscope, host Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar welcomes Prof. Francesca Calegari from the University of Hamburg and DESY. Dive into the world of ultra-fast light pulses, attosecond technology, and how these methods capture the dynamic nature of matter at the electron level. Prof. Calegari shares her journey from Italy to Germany, her pioneering research, and the unique challenges of studying complex systems like aromatic amino acids.

Prof. Calegari also discusses her career, mentorship, and wishes for the future of scientific research, including more flexible funding and a focus on diversity.

Previous Episode Mention: This episode references our earlier conversation with Michele Celebrano about nano-antennas. Listen to it here.

It also connects with our #42Questions series, featuring Cristiane de Morais Smith. Watch it here.

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From his academic beginnings in Turkey at Bilkent University to groundbreaking research in the US, Switzerland, and finally at Cambridge University, Mete shares how his passion for quantum optics and materials science evolved through diverse international experiences.

Discover how Mete’s research, spanning from quantum entanglement with photons to exploring quantum dots and diamond-based materials, has shaped the future of quantum technologies. This episode highlights the importance of mobility in science, as Mete advocates for traveling scientists to experience different research cultures—from the US to Switzerland and the UK.

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with William Brant, assistant Professor at Uppsala University at the time of recording, to take a deeper dive into William‘s research journey. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 23.06.2021.

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This episode’s guest is William Brant, who was an assistant Professor at Uppsala University at the time of recording. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 21.06.2021.

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This episode’s guest is Loreta A. Muscarella, who was a PhD Candidate at AMOLF at the time of recording. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 24.05.2021.

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with Andrew Care, group Leader & Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney at the time of recording, to take a deeper dive into Andrew‘s research journey. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 19.05.2021.

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In this episode Pranoti sits down with El-Abed Haidar, who was a PhD student at The University of Sydney at the time of recording, to take a deeper dive into El-Abed‘s research journey. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 31.03.2021.

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Under the Microscope - 107. Puppeteer Playing with 2D Materials ft. Anna Piras
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02/20/21 • 7 min

This episode’s guest is Anna Piras, who was a PhD student at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies at the time of recording. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 20.02.2021.

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Under the Microscope - 77. Uber at Nanoscale to Treat Cancer ft. Olivia Geneus
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09/07/20 • 4 min

This episode’s guest is Olivia Geneus, who was a Ph.D. Candidate at the University at Buffalo at the time of recording. This vintage episode of the Under the Microscope podcast was originally released on 07.09.2020.

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Under the Microscope - Episode with Carlos Anton Solanas

Under the Microscope - Episode with Carlos Anton Solanas

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In this episode of "Under the Microscope," we explore quantum communication with Carlos Anton Solanas from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Discover how Carlos and his team are using hot single photons and hexagonal boron nitride to revolutionize this field.

🔑 Key Highlights:

  • Revolutionizing Quantum Communication: Carlos' research on hot single photons and their applications at room temperature.
  • Inspiring Career Journey: Carlos' path from Madrid to international collaborations in quantum photonics.
  • Quantum Materials: The potential of hexagonal boron nitride for emitting single photons at room temperature.
  • International Collaborations: Insights into the QuanTour and COMPHORT projects.
  • Future Vision: Next-generation quantum communication technologies for secure communications.

🏷️ Keywords:

Quantum Communication, Hot Single Photons, Hexagonal Boron Nitride, Quantum Materials, Room Temperature Photonics, Quantum Photonics, Autonomous University of Madrid, Carlos Anton Solanas, COMPHORT Project, QuanTour Project, Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum Science, Quantum Technology, Secure Communication, Science Talk, Under the Microscope, Quantum Research, Photonic Applications

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🛠️ Timestamped Highlights:

  • 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
  • 01:22 - Special Episode Announcement
  • 02:45 - Sponsor Message
  • 04:02 - Introducing Carlos Anton Solanas
  • 04:39 - Exploring Quantum Communication
  • 05:50 - Understanding Hot and Cold Single Photons
  • 07:45 - Research on Hexagonal Boron Nitride
  • 18:36 - COMPHORT Project and Collaborations
  • 25:12 - Career Journey
  • 33:06 - Impact of a Simple Experiment
  • 33:58 - Understanding Quantum Entanglement
  • 34:52 - Photon Emission and Entanglement
  • 41:33 - Complexity in Quantum States
  • 48:29 - Joys and Challenges of Being a Scientist
  • 50:18 - Wishes for Improving Research
  • 55:17 - Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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FAQ

How many episodes does Under the Microscope have?

Under the Microscope currently has 293 episodes available.

What topics does Under the Microscope cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Science and Physics.

What is the most popular episode on Under the Microscope?

The episode title '217. Future is Quantum ft. Tobias Heindel l Pranoti Kshirsagar' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Under the Microscope?

The average episode length on Under the Microscope is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Under the Microscope released?

Episodes of Under the Microscope are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Under the Microscope?

The first episode of Under the Microscope was released on Sep 29, 2019.

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