Counting Atoms (Chad Orzel)

Chad Orzel, author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, writes about physics, teaching and academic life.

Official Website: https://chadorzel.substack.com/

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Category: Physics

Tags: #atomic physics #quantum physics #science communication #academia

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