Channel Title: Physics World Channel Description: What is the universe made of? How did it begin? And are we alone? Physics is the science of big questions and the pursuit of answers continues to inspire both scientists and the wider public. Welcome to the official video channel of Physics World, the world's leading physics magazine. It features interviews with leading physicists and key spokespeople from the physics community, along with special video reports from major international research facilities. Take a journey back in time by hearing from researchers at CERN's famous Large Hadron Collider, who are trying to recreate the conditions just fractions of a second after the Big Bang. Or visit scientists in Manchester to learn how Ernest Rutherford's discovery of the atomic nucleus transformed our understanding of matter. Plus much, much more. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss out! <video> Roger Penrose discusses his career in mathematical physics Description: Roger Penrose is one of the recipients of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics. The British mathematical physicist was honoured for his discovery that black-hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity. In this interview with Physics World’s Tushna Commissariat, recorded in 2015, Penrose looks back to the early years of his career as a PhD student at the University of Cambridge. Speaking at the “Celebrating 100 Years of General Relativity” event at Queen Mary University of London, Penrose also looks to the future of his field. He believes that in the long-standing quest to unify the theories of gravity and quantum mechanics, it is quantum theory that must be modified significantly beyond its current form. </video> <video> Nuclear-powered rockets Description: If we want to send humans to Mars, and launch more science missions to the outer solar system, then we need the firepower to get there. One technology that could usher in this new era is nuclear-propelled rockets. This video traces the history of the nuclear spaceflight concept and looks at two complementary approaches being developed today: nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP). Read more about this in our feature on the Physics World website: https://physicsworld.com/a/nuclear-powered-spacecraft-why-dreams-of-atomic-rockets-are-back-on/ </video> <video> An introduction to Physics World Jobs Description: Find out what you can expect from Physics World Jobs, including information on the benefits it offers and the range of advertising options available </video> <video> How neutrons can help in the COVID19 pandemic Description: Neutrons were used to investigate the efficacy of drugs interacting with the HIV virus. Giovanna Fragneto from the Institut Laue-Langevin explains why she believes neutrons can also play an important role in testing drugs and characterising SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID19 pandemic. Listen to the full conversation with Physics World’s Hamish Johnston in the latest episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast http://ow.ly/c4ua50Ae23K </video> <video> The physics of rollercoasters Description: Rollercoasters are so thrilling because our bodies frequently experience changing forces. To a physicist, they also offer a perfect example of classical physics in action, which can be used as a teaching tool. This video offers a brief introduction to rollercoaster mechanics and how technology developments are bringing new opportunities for thrill-seekers. Find out more about the physics of rollercoasters in this article https://physicsworld.com/a/the-physics-of-rollercoasters/ </video> <video> Reality check: COVID-19 and UV disinfection Description: There's been a lot of misinformation about how UV-light sterilization can help in the COVID19 pandemic. It’s a shame because some of the cutting edge research in this field is genuinely promising. This video tries to clear up some of the confusion. Find out more here https://physicsworld.com/a/the-potential-of-far-ultraviolet-light-for-the-next-pandemic/ </video> <video> Discover native advertising opportunities in Physics World Description: Native advertising provides a unique opportunity for your business to commission high-value content, showcasing your products, your people and your capabilities </video> <video> Quantum narratives in the TV thriller Devs Description: Science writer Philip Ball joins Physics World journalists to discuss the TV thriller Devs – the science fact and science fiction. Listen to the full conversation in the Physics World Weekly podcast https://t.co/ciC6ReZ8BV </video> <video> The Human Organ Atlas: a ‘Google Earth’ for our bodies Description: Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a tool like Google Earth but for the human body, where you could zoom in from a full organ down to its cellular structures? That’s now becoming a reality thanks to the Human Organ Atlas project, and physics is key to this innovation. This short video explains how the Human Organ Atlas project emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could help medical scientists in a range of clinical contexts. Discover more about the Human Organ Atlas in this feature, originally published in the March 2022 issue of Physics World. https://physicsworld.com/a/the-body-exposed/ </video> <video> The Physics World 2020 Breakthrough of the Year: a silicon success Description: The Physics World 2020 Breakthrough of the Year has been awarded to an international team for creating a silicon-based material with a direct band gap that emits light at wavelengths used for optical telecommunications. This video provides a brief overview of the research and the applications it might enable in the coming years. Find out more you the research breakthrough here: https://physicsworld.com/a/silicon-based-material-with-a-direct-band-gap-is-the-physics-world-2020-breakthrough-of-the-year/ </video> <video> What are the benefits of proton therapy? Description: Imran Patel from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust explains why proton therapy can offer benefits over other types of radiotherapy in certain circumstances. Listen to the full conversation in the Physics World Stories podcast, a special episode on medical physics http://ow.ly/RCmI50AnbW5 </video> <video> When it comes to love, neural networks have a long way to go Description: Janelle Shane, an optics researcher and science writer, ran an experiment to see if a neural network could learn how to produce romantic pick up lines. The results left significant room for improvement! Listen to the full interview with Shane in the Physics World Weekly podcast. https://physicsworld.com/a/the-funny-and-sinister-sides-of-machine-learning-how-to-make-nanoparticles-by-the-tonne/ </video> <video> 10 years of living with the Higgs boson Description: The 4th July 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of that famous seminar at CERN when the Higgs boson discovery was confirmed. This short film revisits that historic moment in 2012 and also considers what the future holds for high-energy physics. After a fairly underwhelming subsequent decade, the particle physics community is once again energised as the large hadron collider has fired up after a three-year maintenance period.To find out more about the past, present and future of high-energy physics, take a look at July’s Physics World, a special issue devoted to the 10th anniversary of the Higgs boson discovery.https://physicsworld.com/a/was-the-discovery-of-the-higgs-boson-the-pinnacle-for-high-energy-physics-at-cern/ </video> <video> The James Webb Space Telescope blazes towards science operations Description: Introducing the landmarks astronomy mission and its science goals </video> <video> Trouble with young Hubble and how it was fixed Description: Launched three decades ago, the Hubble Space Telescope is a triumph of the modern scientific era. But it wasn’t plain sailing from the start. David Leckrone – the mission’s senior project scientist 1992-2009 – speaks about the shock of discovering that the telescope’s optics were blighted by spherical aberration and how scientists and engineers banded together to work-out a solution. Leckrone’s new book, Life with Hubble, gives an insider’s view of the mission. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/3Npj50AwDss </video>

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What is the universe made of? How did it begin? And are we alone? Physics is the science of big questions and the pursuit of answers continues to inspire both scientists and the wider public. Welcome to the official video channel of Physics World, the world's leading physics magazine. It features interviews with leading physicists and key spokespeople from the physics community, along with special video reports from major international research facilities.

Take a journey back in time by hearing from researchers at CERN's famous Large Hadron Collider, who are trying to recreate the conditions just fractions of a second after the Big Bang. Or visit scientists in Manchester to learn how Ernest Rutherford's discovery of the atomic nucleus transformed our understanding of matter. Plus much, much more. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss out!

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