Category: Physics
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Structure of Cities
Cities are constantly developing and aging. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, delves into how modern physics helps define the characteristics of our cities. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a…
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Tom Stace, University of Queensland – New Standards of Measurements
Do we need to update our standards of measurements? Thomas Stace, associate professor in the school of mathematics and physics at the University of Queensland, informs us of the way he and his colleagues are re-thinking these long held standards. Dr Stace completed his PhD at the Cavendish Lab, University of Cambridge in the UK…
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Jos Lelieveld, Mainz University – War and Air Quality
Can war make the air cleaner? Jos Lelieveld, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and professor of Astrophysics at Mainz University, explores how we can observe this surprising development from space. Born on July 25, 1955 in The Hague. Study of natural sciences Leiden Univ. (1984), research associate at Geosens B.V. (1984-1987), research…
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Brianna Mount, Black Hills State University – Dark Matter
How much do you know about neutrinos? Dr. Brianna Mount, a research assistant professor in physics at Black Hills State University, explains her research into this mysterious facet of our universe. Dr. Brianna Mount is a research assistant professor in physics at Black Hills State University. She received her PhD from Florida State University. Her…
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Valerio Scarani, National University of Singapore – Quantum Randomness
Quantum physics deals with some fascinatingly abstract concepts. Valerio Scarani, Professor in the Department of Physics and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, delves into his complex research. Dr Valerio Scarani is an expert in theoretical quantum physics, doing research that spans from abstract topics in quantum correlations to assessment…
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Eddie Baron, Oklahoma – Type Ia Supernovae
There is still so much mystery out in deep space. But, with amazing research from folks like Eddie Baron, we’re continually learning more about the universe we inhabit. Today on The Academic Minute, a nuclear physicist from the University of Oklahoma explains type Ia supernovae. Eddie Baron received his PhD in Nuclear Physics from Stony…
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – New Horizons Fly-By of Pluto
We’re about to learn a lot about Pluto. Jay Pasachoff, astronomer at Williams College, details the exciting intergalactic current events. Dr. Jay Pasachoff is Director of Hopkins Observatory, Chair of the Astronomy Department, and Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams. He earned his Ph.D. at Harvard and was one of the first contributors to…
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Hal Haggard, Bard College – Black Hole Life Cycles
How does a black hole die? Today on The Academic Minute, Hal Haggard, physicist at Bard College, describes the life cycle of black holes. Hal Haggard, a theoretical physicist at Bard College, explores the overlap of quantum mechanics and gravity searching for new understandings of space and time within an atom and throughout the cosmos.…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Mathematical Foundations
Mathematics is a universally important topic. Martin Krieger, frequent AM contributor, provides a fascinating analysis of mathematics as the important field of research it is. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained as a physicist, and has taught in…
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Paul Sutter, Ohio State – The End of the Universe
The end of the time is a topic that has gripped philosophers, theologians and everyone in between since the beginning of recorded time. Today on The Academic Minute, frequent contributor Paul Matthew Sutter, astronomer and physicist at Ohio State, details the likely conclusion of our universe. Dr. Paul Matthew Sutter is the INFN Fellow in…