Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia

Math & Physics Podcast

Science EN ↓ 125 episodes

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

Author

Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia

Category

Science

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mathandphysics.podbean.com

Latest episode

Oct 18, 2024

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Episodes

Episode #98 - Astrophysics EXPOSED 09.02.2022

Today we talk about one of our favorite topics overall in physics: the physics of the stars and the Universe. Enjoy this beautiful 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 Emai...

Episode #97 - A Dive Into Classical Mechanics 02.02.2022

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.    Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #96 - Science of the Planets w/ Brett Kreinsen 24.01.2022

Today we talk with Brett, a fellow UofT student in the program of physical geography. Enjoy the discussion of all things Earth and beyond.   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:...

Episode #95 - The Power of Photonics w/ Dr. Achanta 17.01.2022

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?   Check out today's sponsor Pair at www.pair.com/free with promo code: QUICKSTART   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #94 - I Have an Idea | A Theory of Consciousness w/ Clement Decrop 10.01.2022

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   Check out today's sponsor BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/listener.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #93 - Free University 04.01.2022

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.   Instagr...

Episode #92 - End of the Year Special | James Webb, the Pyramids and more 27.12.2021

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.po...

Episode #91 - How to Count w/ Dr. Wolske 20.12.2021

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.podcas...

Episode #90 (Part 2) - History of Physics | The Scientific Revolution 15.12.2021

This is part 2 of our episode on the scientific revolution of the 15th / 16th century. We talk about Galileo and Kepler in this part. Enjoy   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #90 - History of Physics | The Scientific Revolution - Part 1 13.12.2021

Today we talk about four amazing contributors to the scientific revolution in the 15th and 16th centuries. Part 2 will come out on Wednesday. Enjoy the episode   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #89 - In This Experiment, We Will Talk About Our Labs 01.12.2021

Today we talk about some of the physics labs that we have done so far. These experiments are really interesting and we hope you also get to do some cool ones in your career as well. Enjoy!   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #88 - Just Talking About | Quantum Mechanics and Statistics 22.11.2021

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.physic...

Episode #87 - How to Learn Math 18.11.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #86 - Funny Numbers w/ Dr. Zack Wolske 08.11.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod   World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific we...

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Episode #84 - History of Physics | Hawking & Gauss 26.10.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod   World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific we...

Episode #83 - Just Talking About | Python and Differential Equations 18.10.2021

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: math.physics.podca...

Episode #82 - Physics in the Real World 12.10.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod   World Scientific: 25% off order on World Scientific website (www.worldscientific.com) Promo c...

Episode #81 - Do YOU Even Exist? 04.10.2021

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,...

Episode #80 - History of Physics | Boltzmann & Maxwell 27.09.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPh...

Episode #79 - Wave Check 20.09.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #78 - How to Learn Physics 13.09.2021

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.po...

Episode #77 - The Life of a Star | Astronomy Part 4 06.09.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod   HelloFresh: Link: https://hellofresh...

Episode #76 - History of Physics | Pythagoras & Euler 30.08.2021

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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitt...

Episode #75 - The Secure Conversation | Cryptography's Place in Society w/ Dr. Charles Rackoff 23.08.2021

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...

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