Paul Adrian Maurice (P.A.M.) Dirac, or just Paul Dirac, is one of the most brilliant physicists who has ever lived. He is also one of the most curious human beings ever to be a physicist, and that’s saying a lot in a field where curious personalities litter history. This week, […]
Monthly Archives: March 2020
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A podcast for our uncertain times, featuring readings from stories and articles (set to period music) that reflect the intersection of the unexpected and physics. Subscribe on FeedBurner or directly subscribe to the RSS feed for this podcast: https://people.smu.edu/ssekula/?feed=rss2&category_name=podcast/uncertainty-principle-podcast
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is changing everything about our society right now. Social distancing is essential to slowing the spread of the virus, which is particularly dangerous to anyone with underlying cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, especially combined with advancing age. SMU is keeping us up-to-date as […]
Are people born to a profession, or do they stumble into it? Is personal talent the most important thing, or a mentor entering the picture at a key moment? Let’s explore this question anecdotally in this episode, drawing on the memoir of SMU alumnus and astrophysicist Donald D. Clayton. Show […]
A podcast for those times of uncertainty in physics Episode 1: Isaac Newton’s Pajamas To help us feel a bit more connected during these weird and uncertain times, enjoy the first in a short series of podcasts that ties the quirky things in life to physics. Show Notes “During a […]