
Math & Physics Podcast
Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.
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May 20, 2022 • 59min
Episode #103 - Transport Me to the Wave Equation
Today we talk about two important equations studied in partial differential equations (PDEs). The intuition that we've cultivated over the past semester has proven to be quite useful when visualizing solutions. Enjoy the episode :)
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 15min
Episode #102 - The Mystifying World of Magnetism
Today we talk about all the beautiful things we have learned about magnetism. From symmetries to analogies, there are always beautiful things to learn about magnetic fields.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 53min
Episode #101 - The Search for Planets
Today we discuss how we detected planets orbiting extrasolar stars in the galaxy. Enjoy the episode :)
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Feb 23, 2022 • 59min
Episode #100 - Are We Alone?
Today we talk about the possibility and the implications of life existing elsewhere in the Universe. We also discuss the philosophical questions that come along with or without being alone.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 36min
Episode #99 - LIFE, A Million Light-Years Away w/ Dr Sara Seager
Today we speak with Dr Sara Seager, a professor at MIT, about her work in exoplanet research. Deemed by NASA as the Indiana Jones of astronomy, it is people like her who can further our conquest. The race to find life elsewhere in the Universe is one that may never end.
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Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode #98 - Astrophysics EXPOSED
Today we talk about one of our favorite topics overall in physics: the physics of the stars and the Universe. Enjoy this beautiful episode :)
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Feb 2, 2022 • 55min
Episode #97 - A Dive Into Classical Mechanics
Today we discuss the great classical description of physical reality. Mostly talking about Newtonian mechanics and the difference between the high school vs university approach.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 50min
Episode #96 - Science of the Planets w/ Brett Kreinsen
Today we talk with Brett, a fellow UofT student in the program of physical geography. Enjoy the discussion of all things Earth and beyond.
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Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode #95 - The Power of Photonics w/ Dr. Achanta
Today we discuss with Dr. Achanta, director of the National Physics Laboratory in India, about his work in physics. Will photonics eventually replace electronics in the future?
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Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode #94 - I Have an Idea | A Theory of Consciousness w/ Clement Decrop
Today we speak with Clement Decrop, an author and inventor, about the Idea Space. This was an awesome conversation, enjoy!
Where to find Clement:
Twitter: @Cream_of_Decrop
Website: www.ideaspacebook.com
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