Chemistry for the Future: Incredible Machines Podcast
1) X-Ray crystallography: revealing the shape of molecules
Dr Richard Cooper on x-ray crystallography - an incredibly powerful technique for determining the 3D structure of crystals.
2) The Zeeman Decelerator and ultracold chemistry
The Zeeman Deceleator is used to do ‘ultracold chemistry’ – slowing down molecules in order to study reactions. Katrin Dulitz shows off her amazing machine.
3) Incredible Machines: Conclusion
Dr Ashley Shepherd concludes the Incredible Machines series by explaining what makes her the most excited about working as a scientist in the Department of Chemistry.
4) Mass spectrometry: how does it work, and why should you care?
From cutting-edge cancer research to sustainable fish farming, Dr James McCullagh explains the importance of mass spectrometry.
5) Glassblowing: a beautiful, crucial, trade
Watch glassblower Terri Adams in action as she creates scientific tools from the flames.
6) Inside NMR Spectroscopy
Dr Tim Claridge takes apart an NMR machine to show us how this technique is used in research with application in human health and beyond.
7) The Stark Decelerator & ultracold chemistry
The Stark Decelerator was built from scratch in the basement of the Chemistry Department. Dr Brianna Heazelwood shows how this incredible device is used to study molecules.
8) Incredible Machines: Introduction
Dr Ashley Shepherd introduces the extraordinary machines used by Oxford chemists, and tells us about her work as a surface analyst.