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Physics Frontiers

Physics Frontiers

Written by: Jim Rantschler
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Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the limits of our theoretical knowledge or have recently emerged.

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  • Episode 83: Do Aliens Speak Physics with Daniel Whiteson

    Episode 83: Do Aliens Speak Physics with Daniel Whiteson
    Oct 27 2025

    Jim talks with Daniel Whiteson of the University of California at Irvine about his new book _Do Aliens Speak Physics,_ In this discussion we look at his "extended Drake equation that asks, "if aliens do exist, will we be able to talk to them?" Or learn anything from them.

    Show Notes: http://frontiers.physicsfm.com/83
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 82: Quantum Random Access Memory with Koustubh Phalak

    Episode 82: Quantum Random Access Memory with Koustubh Phalak
    Sep 30 2025

    Jim talks with Koustubh Phalak about quantum random access memory (QRAM), a proposed technology that would allow the storage of quantum states in qunatum computation. Koustubh discusses quantum computing, the need for QRAM, proposed implementations of QRAM, and some of the difficulties in its implementation.

    Show Notes: http//frontiers.physicsfm.com/82
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 81: Pixelated Space Time with Philip Tee

    Episode 81: Pixelated Space Time with Philip Tee
    Feb 9 2025

    Jim talks with Philip Tee about the effects of a fundamental length scale. Phil uses doubly special relativity to try to find observable effects of the pixelization of space, including its effect on light bending and the Casimir effect.

    Show notes: http://frontiers.physicsfm.com/81
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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