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Episode #121 - Dr. Laurence Perreault-Levasseur03 Aug 202401:03:17

Today I talk with Dr. Laurence Perrault-Levasseur about cosmology and a bit of machine learning.


Enjoy the conversation!

Episode #120 - Dr. Yoshua Bengio23 Jul 202401:03:24

Today I talk with Dr. Yoshua Bengio.


I decided to adopt a more minimalist approach to the podcast. Enjoy the conversation!

Episode #111 - Adapting Your Optics w/ Jacob Taylor04 Sep 202302:06:22
Today I talk with Jacob Taylor, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, about his career in the field of adaptive optics.   Discord: https://discord.gg/M6TMgFA4xb Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #23 - Parallel Universes22 Aug 202000:31:23
Today we discuss the idea of parallel universes and how it came from the MWI in quantum mechanics. We also talk about timelines and some paradoxes that can arise from the existance of such ideas.   Make sure to follow the podcast on instagram @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #22 - Early Physics Education ft. Mathew Cater15 Aug 202000:44:11
Today we discuss with Matt the trials of teaching math and physics WELL during the early years in a students career. We also go off into a discussion about our school lives as we approach the first day of class.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #21 - The Astronomy Episode Again08 Aug 202000:28:02
Today we read your comments and we take your requests for a third installment of the Astronomy Episode. We finally discuss retrograde motion and more...   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #20 - Life in the Universe03 Aug 202000:30:33
Today we discuss how life may be able to appear elsewhere in our own solar neighbourhood, as well as other places in the entire universe.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #19 - Alien Math30 Jul 202000:33:11
Today we discuss what it would be like for aliens to invent mathematics in a different part of the universe. What would be the same? What would be different?   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #18 - Our Second Year Courses15 Jul 202000:33:58
Today we discuss our upcoming courses that we'll be taking in the Fall. We also talk about some of the things that make our school great!   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #17 - UofT Physics Laboratories07 Jul 202000:27:50
Today we discussed, as promised, our experiences in our physics labs at the University of Toronto. We give a glimpse into the experiments we did and talk about our favorite ones.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #16 - Error Analysis in Physics01 Jul 202000:30:49
Today we discuss uncertainties in practial physics and how we encountered error analysis in our own lab classes. Stay tuned for the next episode where we'll talk about our personnal experience in our lab classes at UofT.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com   Resources:  http://ipl.physics.harvard.edu/wp-uploads/2013/03/PS3_Error_Propagation_sp13.pdf
Episode #15 - Engineering at École Polytechnique Montréal ft. Raphael Rowley28 Jun 202000:34:54
Today we talk with Raphael Rowley, a first year electrical engineering student, about his experience at the École Polytechnique Montréal. We discover the differences with going into a similar domain but through another schooling system.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #14 - The Astronomy Episode Continued23 Jun 202000:35:15
Today we continue on the topic of astronomy, discussing about the moon, stars and black holes.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Podcast Update19 Aug 202300:16:31
Here is an update.
Episode #13 - Odd Geometrical Shapes and Objects18 Jun 202000:29:20
Today we discuss geometry. We picked out a few shapes and objects in order to dive into whatever that interesting trait may be. Make sure to follow the podcast to recieve notifications when a new episode goes live.
Episode #12 - The Astronomy Episode13 Jun 202000:31:10
Today we discuss fun topics about space, the beggining of the universe and our solar system.
Episode #11 (Part 2) - Just Dudes Being Dudes ft. Mathew Cater10 Jun 202000:37:08
As the title suggests, today we discuss any topic that comes to mind in this second part to our conversation with Mathew.    IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #11 (Part 1) - Upper Year Math and Physics at UofT ft. Mathew Cater09 Jun 202000:32:04
Today we discuss Mathew's experience as an upper year student at UofT, following the path that is coming in the near future for us.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #10 - Our Favorite Math/Physics Topics06 Jun 202000:26:26
Today we discuss our favorite topics that we've come to know and love throughout our first year in university and high school as well.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #9 - Quantum Mechanics Pt. 101 Jun 202000:28:35
In this video, we discuss different phenomena that occur in quantum mechanics, namely quantum tunneling and quantum entanglement. This is part 1 of many where we just begin to scratch the surface of our endeavor into quantum mechanics.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #8 - Special Relativity28 May 202000:31:56
Today we discuss why special relativity is important and how it can explain the warping of space and time.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #7 - Condensed Matter Physics ft. Dr. Stephen Julian25 May 202000:30:30
Un Today we discuss quantum physics and condensed matter physics with our physics professor from UofT, Dr. Stephen Julian.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #6 - Infinity and Infinitesmial21 May 202000:32:19
Today we talk about the implications of inifinity and its counterpart, the infinitesmal. ie, the really big and the really small.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #5 - Math we can’t understand ft. Mihai Alboiu18 May 202000:29:57
Today we interview Mihai Alboiu, our calculus professor in first year. We talk about his branch of mathematics and other interesting topics.    IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #110 - Groups... Theoretically w/ Dr Zack Wolske08 Feb 202301:38:38
Today we talk again with Dr Zack Wolske about the amazingly abstract topic of Group Theory. Come along for the ride. 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.   Discord: https://discord.gg/M6TMgFA4xb Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #4 - Particle Physics ft. Dr. Pekka Sinervo15 May 202000:37:17
Today we talk with Dr Pekka Sinervo, a particle physicist that has worked at CERN and has taught physics at the University of Toronto for many years.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #3 - Constants in Nature11 May 202000:30:59
Today we discuss different physical and mathematical constants in nature, how they were derived, and why they are so important.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #2 - Higher Dimensions09 May 202000:28:34
Today we talk about 4-D objects and interesting ideas concerning higher dimensions.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #1 - Math and Physics at UofT09 May 202000:32:23
Today we introduce ourselves and talk about the lives of students in the math and physics program at the University of Toronto.   IG: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com
Episode #109 - Just Talking About: Adaptive Optics and CFD25 Jan 202301:16:26
Today we talk about our current research projects in computational physics and astrophysics. We discuss some important details about Runge-Kutta methods and the nitty gritty of AO. 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 Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #108 - Self Taught Genius w/ George Hrabovsky25 Oct 202201:46:22
Today we talk with George Hrabovsky about his career as an incredible amateur scientist. Enjoy this great 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.   MAST: www.madscitech.org    Signup: https://www.meetup.com/midwest-area-science-and-technology-mast/   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #107 - Searching in the Summer19 Sep 202201:19:15
Check out MEL Science and their boxes for 50% off your first MEL Science box: https://melscience.com/sBKx/ PROMO CODE: MP50    Today we talk about both of our summer research experiences in the astrophysics and physics departments. We have spent our entire summers working on a few projects and now we get to tell you all about them.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #106 - History of Physics | Faraday & Tesla29 Jul 202201:18:30
Check out MEL Science and their boxes for 60% off your first MEL Science box: https://melscience.com/sBIf/  PROMO CODE: "MP60"    We are back today with another amazing episode of the history of physics, looking over some of the great discoveries and inventions made by the great physicists, Michael Faraday and Nikola Tesla.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #105 - LOOK! Stuff?14 Jul 202201:17:44
Today we talk about the study of the particles that make up our world. How did particle physics begin? And how exactly did we get to where we are today?   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #104 - Our Sun23 Jun 202200:57:04
Today we talk about the gigantic ball of stuff that we're floating around. The Sun is easily the most prominent feature in our sky; landing itself as the most important symbol in ancient astronomy.   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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #103 - Transport Me to the Wave Equation20 May 202200:59:14
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 :)   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #119 - Diffuse Your Mind w/ Alexandre Adam05 Apr 202401:46:53

Today I speak with Alex, a PhD student in my research group at the University of Montreal, about his research. Enjoy the episode!


Discord: https://discord.gg/M6TMgFA4xb Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod

Episode #102 - The Mystifying World of Magnetism29 Apr 202201:15:20
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.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #101 - The Search for Planets23 Mar 202200:53:02
Today we discuss how we detected planets orbiting extrasolar stars in the galaxy. 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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #100 - Are We Alone?23 Feb 202200:59:25
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.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #99 - LIFE, A Million Light-Years Away w/ Dr Sara Seager14 Feb 202201:36:16
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.   Instagram: @math.physics.podcast Tiktok: @math.physics.podcast Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #98 - Astrophysics EXPOSED09 Feb 202201:16:32
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 Email: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #97 - A Dive Into Classical Mechanics02 Feb 202200:55:05
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 Kreinsen24 Jan 202201:49:57
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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #95 - The Power of Photonics w/ Dr. Achanta17 Jan 202201:29:32
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 Decrop10 Jan 202201:24:23
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 University04 Jan 202201:15:07
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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod     Resources: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/ https://www.khanacademy.org/ https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/ https://www.edx.org
Episode #118 - Programming a Functional World w/ Max Sklar25 Mar 202401:51:08

Today's guest is Max Sklar, an expert in computer science and information systems, as well as the host of The Local Maximum podcast (https://www.localmaxradio.com/). We highly recommend checking out his show!

Episode #92 - End of the Year Special | James Webb, the Pyramids and more27 Dec 202100:47:55
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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
Episode #91 - How to Count w/ Dr. Wolske20 Dec 202101:36:44
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: math.physics.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MathPhysPod
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