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Math & Physics Podcast

Parker Levesque, Rayhan Waliamathandphysics.podbean.com
Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.

Episodes

Episode #93 - Free University

Today we talk about all of the great resources that we use to learn math and physics online, that are completely free. Go ahead and learn all of the wonderful things that are out there in the Universe! To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to https://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: @...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 15 min

Episode #92 - End of the Year Special | James Webb, the Pyramids and more

Today we do a recap of the podcast in 2021 and some of the biggest events in science for the year. We also talk a little bit about the pyramids, from a listener's request. Check out today's sponsor, BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/listener The video we mentioned about the James Webb telescope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aICaAEXDJQQ Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Dec 27, 202148 min

Episode #91 - How to Count w/ Dr. Wolske

Today we talk with Dr. Zack Wolske about combinatorics, the oldest form of mathematics. We tackle the task of efficiently counting ~things~. Enjoy. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to https://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

Dec 20, 20211 hr 37 min

Episode #88 - Just Talking About | Quantum Mechanics and Statistics

Today we simply talk about some of the things we've learned in two of our courses. Half of the episode is about quantum mechanics and the other half about statistics. Enjoy the episode. To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to https://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

Nov 22, 20211 hr 13 min

Episode #87 - How to Learn Math

Today we talk about how to build your mathematical intuition. We propose many different scenarios where you can practice visualizing different mathematical situations. Enjoy! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Nov 18, 202151 min

Episode #86 - Funny Numbers w/ Dr. Zack Wolske

Today we speak with one of our math professors here at the University of Toronto, Dr. Zack Wolske. We discuss interesting ideas in the field of number theory, as well as the future of math education. Enjoy the episode. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific website (www.worldscientific.com) Promo code: PODCASTWS25

Nov 08, 20211 hr 57 min

Episode #84 - History of Physics | Hawking & Gauss

Today we talk about two more important figures in the history of science. Although they are unrelated with respect to their fields, Hawking and Gauss are both revolutionary Mathematicians/Physicists. Enjoy the episode. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific website (www.worldscientific.com) Promo code: PODCASTWS25

Oct 26, 20211 hr 7 min

Episode #83 - Just Talking About | Python and Differential Equations

Today we talk about the interesting things in our current lives while studying math and physics. Just like every other physics student, we've had to learn how to code. There's also a great connection between computers and the natural existence of the physical world, being described by differential equations. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific website (www.wo...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 9 min

Episode #82 - Physics in the Real World

Today we talk about more mind-blowing experiments that have been conducted over the years and that have enriched science as a whole. Enjoy this episode, sorry for the late upload. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific website (www.worldscientific.com) Promo code: PODCASTWS25 HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Of...

Oct 12, 202155 min

Episode #81 - Do YOU Even Exist?

Today we talk about the philosophy of consciousness and the self. Enjoy the conversation and our attempts to connect this to physical reality and math somehow. This week, partnered with World Scientific, we are giving away the book, 'Adventures in Quantumland', a book that we are going to be reading as well! Comment on the YouTube video to be a possible winner! To all our listeners out there, we are so happy to say that you can head over to https://brilliant.org/mpp, and the first 200 of you to ...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 40 min

Episode #80 - History of Physics | Boltzmann & Maxwell

Today we talk about two of the greatest physicists of the 19th century, even having some work in the same field of statistical mechanics. Boltzmann and Maxwell are both known to have greatly contributed to physics, with especially groundbreaking ideas such as Maxwell's equations. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Sep 27, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode #79 - Wave Check

Today we have an interesting conversation about WAVES in general. What kind of waves exists? How do we describe them? Enjoy this great episode :) Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Sep 20, 20211 hr 14 min

Episode #78 - How to Learn Physics

Today we talk about our best tips for all the uni students out there that are curious about our studying techniques. Thanks to Daria for the episode suggestion. 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 HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-c...

Sep 13, 202156 min

Episode #77 - The Life of a Star | Astronomy Part 4

Today we bring back a topic that we haven't spoken about in a long time, astronomy. We dive into the different phases of a star and the different possibilities that are presented once we start to analyze their masses. Enjoy the episode. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Sh...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode #76 - History of Physics | Pythagoras & Euler

Today we take our dive into the history of physics a little further into the past with one of the first "true" known mathematicians, Pythagoras. Also, one of the most diverse mathematicians of all time, Euler, having his name come up in almost every field of math today. Enjoy the episode :) Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 ...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 12 min

Episode #75 - The Secure Conversation | Cryptography's Place in Society w/ Dr. Charles Rackoff

Today we get an introduction to the application of cryptography in our everyday lives. Dr. Charles Rackoff teaches a graduate course at the University of Toronto on cryptography and he's here today to break down some of the fundamental protocols that everybody uses daily. 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.ph...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 7 min

Episode #74 - Going Around in Circles

Today we discuss the topic of rotational motion! It is a very important facet of classical mechanics when you study dynamics. There are countless parallels to translational motion that help us understand the "spinning" so well. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 1 min

Episode #73 - A Look Into Discrete Math | Sequences & Series

Today we talk about one of our favorite topics that were covered in first-year calculus. Sequences are fascinating and their behavior is studied in order to unveil the secrets to the Universe! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box!

Aug 09, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode #72 - History of Physics | Max Planck & Alan Turing

Today we talk about the lives and the discoveries of two more physicists/mathematicians: Max Planck and Alan Turing. We discuss the mind-blowing ideas that Planck brought to the physics community and the amazing contributions to mathematics and computer science from Turing. 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....

Aug 02, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode #71 - What are the Odds You Click on This?

Today we talk about the relatively recent mathematical topic that is statistics! As you might know, Ray is majoring in statistics and has a lot to say about the subject. Join us in our journey of data collection and analysis. Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on F...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 21 min

Episode #70 - How the World FUNCTIONS w/ Mathew Cater

Today we talk with our good friend Matt about functions! What are functions? Why do we need them? And some special guest functions... 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: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Jul 19, 20211 hr 15 min

Episode #69 - The "Exciting" World of Electricity

Today we discuss the basics of one of our favorite topics in physics, electrostatics. It's such an amazing topic to study as we use it every single day but it was once an extremely difficult power to wield. Enjoy the episode :). Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Jul 12, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode #68 - Mathematics Beyond the Horizon w/ Epic Math Time

Today we talk with Jon from the YouTube channel Epic Math Time. Enjoy this great discussion as we get somewhat of an introduction to the amazing world of Group Theory. Epic Math Time: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisjF-Un7hf9lsMhoStF3OQ Power Log Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofy2Kw2sIZg 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.phy...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode #66 - Riding the Waves of Space-Time

Today we talk about one of the most interesting topics in today's world of physics. Gravitational waves were a prediction by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity and were confirmed just recently. 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: [email protected] Twi...

Jun 21, 202157 min

Episode #65 - A Linear World

Today we talk about the beauties and wonders of linear algebra. Its deeply seeded roots in calculus and physics makes it the perfect topic to uncover during your mathematical career. Make sure to follow us since we are so close to 10k followers! Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Jun 14, 20211 hr 4 min
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