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Cosmic Queries – Strange Matter

July 30, 2024

Cosmic Queries – Strange Matter

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Summary

In this episode of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice engage in a series of cosmic queries, exploring a wide range of topics from space travel to particle physics. The episode begins with an introduction to the concept of 'Doublenomics' and a discussion on language learning with Rosetta Stone. The hosts then dive into listener questions, addressing the possibility of developing a space drive with constant acceleration to create artificial gravity, and explaining the mechanics of space travel, including the concept of weightlessness and Einstein's equivalence principle. The conversation shifts to the intriguing topic of time dilation and the behavior of photons, exploring how photons can experience redshift while seemingly being destroyed immediately after creation. The hosts also discuss the potential existence of universes inside black holes, supported by the mathematics of general relativity, and the properties of event horizons. The episode delves into the realm of particle physics, discussing strange matter and the discovery of quarks, highlighting the role of amateur astronomers in cosmic discoveries. The hosts explore the characteristics of gas giants, explaining their core composition and atmospheric pressure, and discuss the challenges of hiding from alien detection through signal encryption. Throughout the episode, Neil and Chuck provide insightful explanations and engage with listener questions, offering a blend of scientific knowledge and humor. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential revisions to the Big Bang theory in light of recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, emphasizing the importance of understanding galaxy formation.

Highlights

  • Discover automatically doubles the cashback earned on your credit card at the end of your first year with Cashback Match.

  • Rosetta Stone immerses you in many ways with its intuitive process.

  • This is StarTalk. Neil deGrasse Tyson, your personal astrophysicist.

  • Is it theoretically possible to develop a space drive that would have constant acceleration, hence creating constant artificial gravity.

  • Right, so it's basically like that planet, when it gets to that, it lassos you and then starts pulling you towards the planet.

  • An accelerating rocket is indistinguishable from you sitting on Earth with Earth's acceleration of gravity, if the two accelerations are equal.

  • It's a delusion. Not a delusion. misled to think that the act of being in space is synonymous with being weightless.

  • No one should be comfortable with time dilation.

  • Is it possible mathematically that our universe is on the other side of a black hole?

  • I saw a video on strange matter, but I didn't quite understand what exactly that is.

  • Are you catching the big game or making big mods?

  • Let's move on to Maurice van der Linden.

  • And what's in our solid core? We got iron.

  • Love that.

Keywords

  • Doublenomics

    A concept where Discover automatically doubles the cashback earned on your credit card at the end of your first year.

  • Rosetta Stone

    A trusted language learning program available on desktop and mobile devices, offering 25 languages.

  • Cosmic Queries

    A segment on StarTalk where Neil deGrasse Tyson answers questions about space and physics.

  • Artificial Gravity

    Gravity created by constant acceleration, as discussed in the context of space travel.

  • Equivalence Principle

    Einstein's theory that an accelerating rocket is indistinguishable from being on a gravitational surface.

  • Time Dilation

    A concept in physics where time is perceived differently depending on the speed of the observer.

  • Redshift

    The phenomenon where light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object increases in wavelength.

  • Strange Matter

    A theoretical form of matter composed of strange quarks, potentially forming in extreme conditions.

  • Gas Giants

    Large planets with a small solid core and a thick gaseous atmosphere, like Jupiter and Saturn.

  • Signal Encryption

    The process of encoding signals to make them indistinguishable from cosmic noise, for secure communication.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Sponsors

  • 00:41 Language Learning with Rosetta Stone

  • 01:54 Listener Engagement

  • 02:36 Cosmic Queries: Space Travel and Physics

  • 05:43 Physics Concepts and Theories

  • 09:35 Time Dilation and Photon Behavior

  • 14:46 Security and Technology

  • 17:10 Cosmic Queries: Black Holes and Universes

  • 19:33 Strange Matter and Particle Physics

  • 28:06 Gas Giants and Planetary Science

  • 30:51 Alien Detection and Cosmic Communication

  • 35:44 Amateur Astronomy and Cosmic Discoveries

  • 49:33 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Transcript

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    All things finance and economics are usually discussed at StarTalk Radio.

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    But have you heard about Doublenomics?

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    It's OK if you haven't, because StarTalk Radio likes to keep you in the know, and it's extremely niche.

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Shownotes

What could we do to hide from the aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about human radio wave signals, strange matter, universes inside black holes, and other physics questions!

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: 
https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-strange-matter/

Thanks to our Patrons Pepper Horton, Albert Vara, Shuky Mayer, William and Adwoa Steel, Timothé Payette, CESAR FRADIQUE, Tony Chantosa, Norwne Gonio, Tim Wescott, and Momo Gasuki for supporting us this week.