Oxford Physics Short Talks and Introductions

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Short talks from University of Oxford Physics Department. Contains episodes previously published as: (1) 'Astrophysics: An Introduction' (2) 'Lab, Camera, Action!': "Lab, Camera, Action! is a series of short videos presented by Dr Andrew Steele about physics, explaining basic concepts, the work done here in Oxford, and even some experiments to try at home. These engaging tutorials cover a range of topics from spectroscopy, superconductivity and the transit of Venus in a clear, accessible way which will appeal to science enthusiasts everywhere." (3) 'Physics Flash Talks': 'A showcase of research at Oxford Physics through exciting 10 minute presentations delivered by graduate research students. The topics span the breadth of research at Oxford and include topics such as climate change, exoplanets, magnetism, the higgs and quantum computers.'

Episode Date
Plants, Photosynthesis, and Solar Energy
Jul 07, 2014
Are we still in the dark about Dark Matter?
Jul 07, 2014
Einstein's Greatest Blunder
Jul 07, 2014
The Hare and the Tortoise
Jul 07, 2014
Quantum Measurement and Control: How to Roll a Six Everytime
Jul 07, 2014
Space - The Ultimate Laboratory
Jul 07, 2014
Lab, Camera, Action: Tides
Feb 03, 2014
Lab, Camera, Action: Transit of Venus
Feb 03, 2014
Lab, Camera, Action: Maglev Train
Feb 03, 2014
Lab, Camera, Action: Particle Accelerator
Feb 03, 2014
Lab, Camera, Action: Make your own CD spectrometer
Feb 03, 2014
The Physics of the Violin
Dec 13, 2013
The coldest place in the Universe
Dec 13, 2013
Heart of Darkness: The Interplay of Galaxies and Dark Matter
Dec 13, 2013
Superconductivity -- alchemy for the 21st Century?
Dec 12, 2013
Sea Ice Growth: Mushy layers, Convection and Brinicles
Dec 12, 2013
Matter, Antimatter and The Mystery of Existence
Dec 12, 2013
How to find a Higgs boson
Jun 04, 2013
What is a Quantum Computer?
Jun 04, 2013
Dealing with Frustration - Order in Disorder
Jun 04, 2013
Masters of Nature? - The physics of trying to control the climate
Jun 04, 2013
Light Fantastic: X-ray Laser Research in Oxford
Jun 04, 2013
Extra-solar planets: from science-fiction to reality
Jun 04, 2013
Introduction to Astrophysics
Sep 05, 2008