The ALBA Synchrotron podcast that sheds light on science
(podcast in Spanish)
- SEASON 1
- SEASON 2
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1x01. What a synchrotron is? The different particle accelerators (including the LHC at CERN in Geneva) are explained as well as the characteristics of synchrotrons such as ALBA and their advantages for science. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube 
1x02. The ALBA accelerators How does an electron accelerator work? This chapter details the operation and physics behind the production of synchrotron light. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube 1x03. ALBA operation The operation of a large scientific facility, with special focus on the necessary means (human and technical) to operate ALBA accelerators. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube 1x04. ALBA & Biosciences This episode will explore the role that synchrotron light has played in the study against the pandemic and other diseases. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube 1x05. A more sustainable future The search for alternative energies, batteries with synchrotron light and other applications in environmental science. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube 1x06. Being a researcher This episode will talk about the research job, clarifying concepts and eliminating myths about the functions or possibilities of science. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube -
2x01. Cultural Heritage
What is the relationship between art and science? In this chapter, we will see studies carried out at ALBA and other synchrotrons to restore works of art and better understand their origin.
iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube 2x02. The pharmaceutical sector
Drug development with synchrotron light. Main techniques, advantages of using synchrotrons in these studies, and industrial-type experiments.
Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube 2x03. The agri-food sector
This episode will talk about the research of ALBA dedicated to improving food and its conservation. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube 2x04. Information storage and transfers
ALBA's role in analyzing advanced materials with applications in information technology. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube 2x05. New energy sources
The chemistry of the future: green energy and green fuels. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube 2x06. Science communication in ALBA
The new generation of scientists. Science communication as a tool to promote scientific vocations and culture. iVoox Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube
Acelerando Electrones is produced in collaboration with Cugat Mèdia and with the support of the Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología. The ALBA Synchrotron is part of the of the Unidades de Cultura Científica y de la Innovación (UCC+i) of the FECYT and has received support through the FCT-20-15798 project.
