Margaret Harris

Margaret Harris, a knowledgeable colleague at Physics World, discusses the recent discovery of auroras on Mars by NASA's Perseverance Rover, shedding light on planetary atmospheres. She also contemplates the ultimate fate of the universe and the future of white dwarf stars. Matin Durrani shares intriguing insights about Werner Heisenberg's pivotal retreat to Helgoland in 1925, where he developed crucial quantum mechanics principles. The conversation rounds off with innovative uses of neutron science for authenticating antique coins, revealing fascinating intersections between physics and history.

Margaret Harris, the online editor for Physics World, shares her vivid experiences from a recent trip to CERN, the leading particle-physics lab. She delves into the fascinating workings of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), including the planned upgrades to enhance particle collisions and insights about Higgs bosons. Harris also explores the Antimatter Factory, discussing groundbreaking experiments that examine antimatter's behavior under gravity. Additionally, she shares insights from CERN’s leaders about the future of the lab and its ambitious research goals.

Physics World's Margaret Harris and Matin Durrani discuss the Nobel Prizes for Physics and Chemistry. They explore the concept and significance of attosecond pulses in studying atoms and electrons, as well as the research behind the development of attosecond pulses. The hosts also delve into quantum dots and their applications, address the leakage of the chemistry Nobel Prize winners, and promote the podcast's sponsor.