Episode #113 - Picture This! w/ Dr. Don Figer

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Episode #113 - Picture This! w/ Dr. Don Figer

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Oct 7, 2023

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Today we talk with Dr. Don Figer about his work in the field of astrophysics and detector technology. Enjoy.

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Oct 7, 2023

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Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.

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Episode #113 - Picture This! w/ Dr. Don Figer

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