

Math & Physics Podcast
Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia
Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.
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Jan 18, 2021 • 1h
Episode #44 - Rocket Science
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:
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Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsiolkovsky_rocket_equation

Jan 11, 2021 • 56min
Episode #43 - The Earth is Flat
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.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 55min
Episode #42 - The Heart of Quantum Mechanics ft. Dr Aephraim Steinberg
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!
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Richard Feynman Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA_NVn7XnE&list=PLS8LbL7GIZiAHmR64oluOWzz1igsXU6GG
Books you should read:
https://www.amazon.ca/Quantum-Einstein-Debate-Nature-Reality/dp/0393339882
https://www.amazon.ca/QED-Strange-Theory-Light-Matter/dp/0691164096/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=qed&qid=1609706281&s=books&sr=1-1
https://www.amazon.ca/How-Prove-Structured-Daniel-Velleman/dp/0521675995/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD-gGhj4XoCcZzouqfKeASZzMrvOhfAISwTdvdkMGaZCTpo8zM7I_ikaArsAEALw_wcB&hvadid=208404898989&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000691&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14055920889878246285&hvtargid=kwd-297355531418&hydadcr=22429_9261606&keywords=how+to+prove+it&qid=1609706313&sr=8-2&tag=googcana-20

Dec 28, 2020 • 51min
Episode #41 - Does Physics Even Exist?
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!
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Dec 21, 2020 • 49min
Episode #40 - The Big Math
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...
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Dec 14, 2020 • 53min
Episode #39 - Does Math Even Exist?
Today we talk about the philosophical aspects of mathematics and we discuss interesting topics that could be a reality... or not?
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https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philosophy-mathematics/

Dec 7, 2020 • 43min
Episode #38 - History of Physics | Fourier/Taylor
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.
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Nov 30, 2020 • 46min
Episode #37 - BLACK HOLES
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.
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Nov 21, 2020 • 44min
Episode #36 - Q.E.D.
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
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Nov 14, 2020 • 54min
Episode #35 - Rocking Maths with TomRocksMaths (Tom Crawford)
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
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