Description (podcaster-provided):
Join me as I learn about the world of Astrophysics. My name is Vikram Bhamre and I am 18 years old. On my podcast, Exploring Astrophysics, I chat with some of the most incredible astrophysicists around the world on the most interesting questions left unanswered in astrophysics. What's amazing is how helpful and forthcoming they all are and I hope you too are inspired when you listen to them.
Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Conversations with astrophysicists • Topics include black holes, galaxy formation, and exoplanets • Interviews with researchers from various universities • Insights into astronomical instruments and education • Supermassive black hole binaries • Gravitational wave research
Exploring Astrophysics is a podcast hosted by Vikram Bhamre, an 18-year-old passionate about uncovering the mysteries of the universe. The podcast provides a platform for a diverse array of astrophysicists, researchers, and educators from prestigious institutions around the world to discuss their work in astrophysics. Through engaging conversations, the podcast delves into various specialized areas within astrophysics, such as the analysis of binary star systems, the evolution of young stars, and the dynamics of supermassive black-hole binaries. It also explores advanced topics, including gravitational wave research, dark matter halos, and the use of spectroscopy to explore the early universe.
Many episodes highlight the development of astronomical instruments and the technological advancements that aid in studying cosmic phenomena, along with discussions on computational tools and machine learning applications in astrophysical research. The podcast also provides insight into the careers of astrophysicists, sharing personal experiences and advice for those interested in pursuing research.
Education and outreach play a significant role within the podcast, as several guests discuss their efforts in inspiring the next generation of scientists and explaining complex astrophysical concepts to the public. Topics such as the impact of galaxy collisions, star formation, the evolution of galaxies, and cosmic magnetism are frequently explored, providing a rich tapestry of the ongoing research in astrophysics.
Listeners can expect to learn about the collaboration among astrophysicists globally and the interdisciplinary nature of the field that spans data analysis, phenomenological studies, and experimental physics. Ultimately, the podcast offers a comprehensive look into the current questions and cutting-edge research continuing to push the boundaries of what is known about the universe.
Episodes:
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Dr Kareem El-Badry, incoming Assistant professor at Caltech
2023-May-26
25 minutes
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Dr. Lynne Hillenbrand, Professor of Astronomy at Caltech
2023-May-03
31 minutes
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Dr Maria Charisi, Postdoctoral associate at Vanderbilt University
2023-Mar-26
21 minutes
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Dr Robert Simcoe, Director of MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
2023-Feb-20
23 minutes
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Dr Gina Panopoulou, Assistant professor, Chalmers University of Technology
2022-Dec-27
16 minutes
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Dr Christian Byrnes, Senior lecturer at the University of Sussex
2022-Oct-19
22 minutes
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Dr Javier Garcia, Assistant professor of physics at Caltech
2022-Sep-11
26 minutes
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Dr Kathy Romer, Professor at the university of Sussex
2022-Jul-17
25 minutes
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Dr Raissa Estrela, Postdoctoral fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
2022-Jun-11
20 minutes
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Dr Olivier Hervet, Assistant project scientist at UC Santa Cruz
2022-May-17
20 minutes
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Dr Xinnan Du, Outreach and Engagement manager at KIPAC Stanford
2022-May-15
21 minutes
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Dr Tansu Daylan, Posdoctoral associate and MIT and Princeton
2022-Apr-03
23 minutes
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Dr Rana Ezzeddine, Assistant professor and Astrophysicist as the University of Florida
2022-Apr-02
23 minutes
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Dr Saeed Salimpour, Researcher at IAU's Office of Astronomy for Education
2022-Apr-01
21 minutes
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Sven Heydenreich, PHD student at the University of Bonn
2022-Feb-27
17 minutes
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Marcus Keil, PHD student at University College London
2022-Jan-23
42 minutes
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Dr Niall Jeffrey, Researcher at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris
2021-Dec-15
25 minutes
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Dr Peter Doel, Professor of Astronomical Instrumentation at University College London
2021-Oct-18
18 minutes
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Prof. Marco Cavaglia, Professor of Physics at Missouri University
2021-Sep-12
24 minutes
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Dr Boris Leistedt, Researcher at Imperial College London
2021-Aug-21
24 minutes
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Dr Pablo Lemos, Postdoctoral research fellow in cosmology at UCL, London
2021-Aug-21
17 minutes
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Dr Constance Mahony, Postdoctoral researcher at the German Centre for Cosmological Lensing
2021-Jul-06
17 minutes
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Aaron Stemo, A PHD candidate at the university of Colorado Boulder
2021-May-03
21 minutes
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Prof. Benedikt Diemer, Computational astrophysicist as the University of Maryland
2021-Mar-27
18 minutes
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Dr Rebecca Nevin, Postdoctoral research fellow at the Harvard Center for Astrophysics
2021-Mar-02
18 minutes
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Dr. Sandro Tacchella, Postdoctoral researcher at Harvard
2021-Jan-23
22 minutes
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Dr Elena Massara, Postdoctoral researcher at the university of Waterloo
2020-Dec-16
16 minutes
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Prof. Matthew Evans, member of the MIT Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave observatory
2020-Nov-15
23 minutes
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Gladys Velez Caicedo, Technical Instructor for physics at MIT
2020-Nov-02
27 minutes
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Dr Pat Scott, Astroparticle phenomenologist and head of GAMBIT
2020-Nov-01
23 minutes
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Exploring Astrophysics - Trailer
2020-Nov-01
less than a minute
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