The Scientific Odyssey Episode 2.17: Of Matter and Anti-Matter
Jun 14, 2015
The podcast delves into the work of Paul Dirac and the discovery of anti-matter, linking quantum mechanics and relativity. The discussion covers the complexities of atomic and nuclear physics, electron behavior in nuclei, the discovery of anti-electrons and antimatter particles by Carl David Anderson, and explores the standard model and quantum field theory.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Complexities of Atomic and Nuclear Physics
02:22 • 25min
Exploration of Electron Behavior in Nuclei and Influence on Semiconductor Physics
27:19 • 1min
Discovery of Anti-Electrons and Antimatter Particles
28:48 • 5min
Exploring the Standard Model and Quantum Field Theory
33:31 • 3min