Today we talk with Dr. Don Lincoln from Fermilab. You may know him from his amazing physics videos on Youtube, as well as his great physics books! Find his videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/fermilab To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Math...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today we talk about the famous three laws of classical physics that were first written by Sir Isaac Newton himself. These laws ultimately shifted the world's perspective on how THINGS work. We now understand them as obvious, but obviously, they have not always been... Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod Lichess.org: Parkerlevesque
May 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today we talk with our first reoccurring guest here on the podcast, about particle physics! The building blocks of our universe are especially interesting to humans because they are so mysterious and odd. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
May 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Today we have the third installment of our History of Physics series, with Einstein and Bohr. These two physicists were crucial in forming quantum theory at the beginning of the twentieth century. They are both known as two of the most influential scientists of all time! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
May 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Today we talk about a very fundamental topic in mathematics: trigonometry. You may remember it as dull and boring, but we are absolutely amazed by the beautiful things you can find within it. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
May 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Today we talk with Dr. Miriam Diamdond, our thermal physics professor, about her current field of research... Dark Matter! We have studied dark matter in our classes but there is much much more to learn. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhy...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Today we talk about the fascinating properties of lower physical dimensions. The very first math topic that we covered here on the podcast was higher dimensions, and now we continue that discussion, but going the other way. There are great analogies that we can draw from lower dimensions that help us understand the workings of upper dimensions. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today we talk with the former director and co-founder of the SETI Institute. The institute pioneered the field of scientifically parsing through the universe in search of alien signatures in any shape or form, beyond a reasonable doubt. This was such an amazing talk about space and extraterrestrial life. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Today we talk about the amazing space exploration that is... SpaceX. We talk about the rockets, the history, and the plans for the future. Let us know if there's anything we should bring up in the follow-up episode, as of course, there's much more to talk about. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podc...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today we talk about the famous long squiggly line that we see in calculus. This is a hard topic to explain if you don't already know a little bit about calculus already, so bear with us. Try to follow along and enjoy the episode :) To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today we talk about just a few of the many experiments that have changed the history of physics. We each present some notable experiments that are sure to blow your mind, including the very first accurate calculation of the speed of light (which was also a confirmation that it was actually not infinite). To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Today we talk with an amazing teaching professor at the University of Victoria, Dr. Trefor Bazett. He was also a graduate student at the University of Toronto, and has taught the course that we are taking right now! He also makes great educational videos on Youtube, so make sure to check out his channel, linked below. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Tr...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Today we talk about the mysterious quantity in thermodynamics called entropy. Although it's a little bit odd to think about, it actually produces many of the equations we see in thermodynamics, including the ideal gas law. Thank you to Zhora for recommending this topic. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.phys...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today we talk with a very special guest, Dr. Rastgoo, who is in the field of quantum gravity. We discuss the fundamentals of the theory, all the way to possible hints to future alien technologies. Enjoy! To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to sign up will get 20% off your premium membership. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhy...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today we talk with a fellow UofT student and Youtuber, Richard Han. He is a Rotman Commerce student and he takes us through his experiences so far and how math has played a role in his career. Enjoy this conversation, this is our 50th episode, marking a big milestone for us! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today we finally follow up on our part one of this much-awaited series. We talk about the newest Mars rover, living on Mars in the future, space missions, and more... Let us know if we should make a part 3! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Today we talk with Mr. Paul Delaney, a senior lecturer, and astrophysicist at York University. Enjoy this awesome conversation about special types of stars, multiple universes, and life elsewhere (even in our Solar system!). It's always a pleasure to talk with a professional in the field, and we hope you love this episode as much as we do! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today we talk with Julian Robinson from his podcast, Deep thoughts deeper talks, about awesomely interesting topics as always. Enjoy this more relaxed podcast where we stray a little bit from math and physics-related topics and dive deeper into more fundamental questions about reality. Check out the second part to our conversation here at Deep Thoughts Deeper Talks: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ROia9uDfLUNsGx5K7HKLL?si=39fZ3E4NSUuBNV4ikga-Hw Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physi...
Feb 08, 2021•49 min
Today we talk about the famous problems that will earn you 1 million dollars each for solving! But obviously, it's not as easy as you might think; these have been unsolved for a long time and will probably remain unsolved until the next millenium. Unless you're up to the task... Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod Resources: https://www.claymath.org/
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Today we talk with Grant Sanderson from the amazing youtube channel 3Blue1Brown. His videos have inspired us in our careers so far and we absolutely enjoyed talking with him in what is officially the longest episode of the podcast ever. If you haven't seen his channel before, we highly recomend you check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Today we talk about the science behind rockets, so come on guys, it's not rocket sci... oh. Guess how many times we used that joke. How do rockets work? Why is there an entire science dedicated to it? Let us know what you think: Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Twitter: MathPhysPod TikTok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Website: mathandphysicspodcast.com Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsiolkovsky_rocket_equation
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr
Today we discuss the infamous idea that claims the Earth is flat instead of spherical. Are these claims valid? Is it just a coincidence that physics can explain everything? Let us know what you think. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Twitter: @MathPhysPod Email: [email protected]
Jan 11, 2021•56 min
Today we discuss quantum physics, for the first time, with somebody that's actually qualified to talk about quantum physics. Our second-year quantum mechanics professor, Dr. Aephraim M. Steinberg, joins us to talk about various topics in the field. What a great episode! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Twitter: @MathPhysPod Email: [email protected] Richard Feynman Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA_NVn7XnE&list=PLS8LbL7GIZiAHmR64oluOWzz1igs...
Jan 04, 2021•55 min
Today we discuss philosophical ideas in physics. Some belive that you can't even talk about physics without talking about philosophy. This is our second episode discussing philosophy, let us know what we should talk about next! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Twitter: @MathPhysicsPod
Dec 28, 2020•51 min
Today we talk about the big math... the spicy math.... the calculus and all the subtopics one would cover in that class. We love calculus and here's why you should too... Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected]
Dec 21, 2020•49 min
Today we talk about the philosophical aspects of mathematics and we discuss interesting topics that could be a reality... or not? Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Twitter: @MathPhysicsPod Email: [email protected] https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philosophy-mathematics/
Dec 14, 2020•53 min
Today we talk about two different personalities that have both discovered two different ways to approximate functions. We discuss these two methods and the implications of each one. Website that helps your understanding of Fourier Transforms: http://www.jezzamon.com/fourier/ Let us know who you want us to do next in our History of Physics series. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @math.physics.podcast
Dec 07, 2020•43 min
Today we talk about one of the most fascinating objects our universe has to offer. How can this exist? How was it predicted? Black holes will truly blow your mind. Email: [email protected] IG: @math.physics.podcast
Nov 30, 2020•46 min
Check out our recorded video on youtube at https://youtu.be/O16GfRS_Jk4 Today we talk about logic and proofs. This was especially important for us in our first year and now in our courses as we study basic concepts in analysis. How to Prove It - the book that will truly improve your understanding of logic and proofs : https://www.amazon.ca/How-Prove-Structured-Daniel-Velleman/dp/0521675995 IG: math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected]
Nov 21, 2020•44 min
Today we talk to Tom Crawford from the University of Oxford, and the Youtube channel TomRocksMaths. Make sure to check out his amazing content! @tomrocksmaths and tomrocksmaths.com IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected]
Nov 14, 2020•54 min
