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The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast

Synthetic Universe
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Black Hole Information Paradox
Entanglement
String Theory
Entropy
Hawking Radiation
Quantum Entanglement
Time
Holographic Principle
General Relativity
Time Crystals
Unitarity
Relativity
Quantum Tunneling
Thermal Radiation
Ad SCFT
Ludmila Viotti
Atomic Clocks
Quantum Field Theory

The Quark Side is a quantum physics podcast that explores the strange foundations of reality—from quarks and fields to spacetime, uncertainty, and the limits of knowledge. Each episode breaks down cutting-edge research and deep ideas in modern physics with clarity, rigor, and curiosity, revealing how the quantum world shapes everything we observe.

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Latest Episodes

Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have discovered microscopic particles that can behave in ways that appear to violate Newton’s third law.

Under electric fields, unequal particle interactions create a self-sustaining “chasing” motion, p... more

MIT physicists have observed, for the first time, how different electron phases emerge and coexist in a quantum material. Laser pulses revealed two distinct transition mechanisms: one phase returns uniformly, while another forms isolated pockets that... more

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to visualize molecular orbitals in 3D, revealing the quantum wave functions of molecules with unprecedented detail.

Using photoelectron spectroscopy, advanced algorithms, and a lab-based soft X-ray s... more

Researchers in Japan have proposed a groundbreaking way to search for dark matter by using Earth's magnetic field as a giant detector. By analyzing a decade of geomagnetic data, they set tighter limits on elusive axions and dark photons, while uncove... more

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Johanna Skar
Lead author of the referenced theoretical paper on cutting a photon in half
Episode: What Happens When You Cut a Photon in Half?
Jason Williams
Project scientist for the Cold Atom Lab at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA JPL
Episode: NASA's Cold Atom Lab Is Pushing Physics to the Limit
Ethan Elliott
Deputy Project Scientist for the Cold Atom Lab at JPL
NASA JPL
Episode: NASA's Cold Atom Lab Is Pushing Physics to the Limit
Kamal Adhiriri
Project manager at JPL
NASA JPL
Episode: NASA's Cold Atom Lab Is Pushing Physics to the Limit
Bing Yang
Physicist leading the study creating massive Schrödinger cat states
Southern University of Science and Technology and Quantum Science Center of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau, Greater Bay Area
Episode: Scientists Just Created Massive Schrödinger Cat States
Stiffan Alexander
Cosmologist at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Aaron Huay
Condensed Matter Theorist
Brown University
Episode: The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Heliudson Bernardo
Condensed Matter Theorist
Brown University?
Episode: The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Shin-Yu Peng
Graduate student leading experiments on helicity-twisted light and ferroaxial domains
UT Austin
Episode: Crystal Breaking Symmetry in an Exotic Quantum Crystal

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Thought provoking podcast

    This is a highly enjoyable podcast which makes difficult scientific concepts accessible to lay people. Sometimes the back and forth discussion between the two hosts is distracting. Perhaps the hosts could take turns hosting the podcast at lease once in a while to see which methodology the audience prefers?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Penelope Zaballa
    France18 days ago
  • entirely AI generated

    enough said

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    vorgracs
    United Statesa month ago
  • Does anyone proof these episodes?

    So I wanted to really love this podcast. The content is great, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. I’m assuming the voices are either AI or AI enhanced. The dialogue is very staccato, and very artificial. Too many forced ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’, lots of ‘oh, that’s a perfect analogy’ etc. the speed of dialogue between the two people is faster than normal and very unnatural. It’s just not how people talk to each other. Makes it a difficult listen.

    I have listened to virtually all the ep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cornell Big Red
    United Statesa month ago
  • AI generated!

    It’s AI slop. Voices are synthetic (good but uncanny valley). Seems content is decent but no AI warning.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RussellintheUK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Informational at first, but ultimately unlistenable due to lazy AI scripting

    At first I enjoyed the easily digestible information, but two episodes in, I found this podcast deeply off-putting.

    The hosts were too cheesy and their interactions on difficult topics far too frictionless. Particularly problematic is the male AI mansplaining everything to a female AI, who plays the unfortunate role of a prop. Sometimes a Big Bird who has not a clue, sometimes the Watson who effortlessly understands in order to tee up the next point Mr. Male AI wants to make.

    I’m all for AI. I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zhao1701
    United States3 months ago

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Fans like the plain-language approach and accessible entry points to hard science topics.
Audience appreciates clear explanations for non-experts while maintaining rigor.
Critiques focus on perceived host dynamics and pacing, with some finding it off-putting.
Some listeners feel the AI-generated narration is noticeable and wish for more human storytelling.

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#7
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#187
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#6
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#10
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#231
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#246
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The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Q: What are the philosophical implications of a vacuum that is not empty but energy-rich and structured?
It suggests that empty space is not a true void but a physically active medium with hidden geometric rules that govern reality. This duality explains why some skeptics are comfortable with a vacuum energy interpretation while others prefer models where internal mechanisms drive cosmic expansion, highlighting the need for a unifying framework that respects both perspectives.
The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Q: Why does the universe look calm on large scales if the vacuum is so energetically active on small scales?
Because the global topology of spacetime locks the vacuum energy into safe, discrete plateaus, insulating the large-scale geometry from microscopic chaos. This means zero-point fluctuations persist, but their gravitational influence is effectively switched off at macroscopic levels, yielding a serene cosmos.
The Mystery of the Cosmological constant May Be Hidden in Spacetime Topology
Q: Walk me through this topological mechanism and how it manages vacuum energy on cosmic scales without breaking quantum rules.
The mechanism takes a CSK-type approach from quantum gravity, drawing a sharp parallel to the quantum Hall effect, where topology locks electrons into edge states and creates discrete conductance plateaus. Applied to spacetime, the topology acts as an invariant that confines vacuum fluctuations, rendering them unable to drive runaway expansion unless a precise threshold is met, thereby preserving microscopic quantum dynamics while stabilizing the macroscopic expansion.
Beyond Einstein: The Reality of Quantum Entanglement
Q: Why didn't people just accept Einstein's hidden variables argument?
Many physicists, like Niels Bohr, believed the quantum theory should be taken at face value without adding hidden variables.
Beyond Einstein: The Reality of Quantum Entanglement
Q: How did quantum mechanics attack realism first?
It introduces the concept of superposition, where before measurement, particles do not have a definite state.

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The show centers on quantum physics concepts ranging from molecular qubits and topological phases to spacetime, time, and information in quantum systems. Episodes often mix accessible explanations with deeper dives into cutting-edge experiments and theoretical ideas, highlighting practical implications for computing, communication, and future technologies. A recurring strength is translating complex research into clear narratives while exploring both foundational questions and real-world applications, with occasional notes on how AI-generated content or narration is used. Overall, it stands out for breadth across quantum topics and an emphasis on bridging theory and experiment for a curious, science-minded audience.

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1. Johanna Skar
2. Jason Williams
3. Ethan Elliott
4. Kamal Adhiriri
5. Bing Yang
6. Stiffan Alexander
7. Aaron Huay
8. Heliudson Bernardo

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