The Intersection of Physics and Medicine – How Molecular Movement Can Aid Medical Technology with Mark G. Raizen

How can the effort to find absolute zero contribution to the world of medicine? By mastering the motion of atoms and molecules, new therapeutic techniques may be uncovered. Listen up to learn:

• How Maxwell’s Demon was developed
• The function of laser cooling
• The meaning behind the Pointsman Foundation

Mark G. Raizen, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Region Chair in Physics, shares his work with laser cooling and the possible development of novel medical technology.

Founded on the same tracks as Maxwell’s Demon thought experiment, a new technique to reach as close to absolute zero was developed.

However, it may very well have a practical application to the world of medicine as well.

With the potential to separate the isotopes from their periodic elements, a new world of opportunity has opened up. Since many of the applications of this technique may not have a business application but will save lives, a nonprofit was established to ensure maximum benefit to the broadest range of people.

Visit https://www.pointsman.org to learn more.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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