64 - The Journey to the Big Bang

64 - The Journey to the Big Bang

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98 - An Improbable Quantum Ghost Story (Ft. David Kaplan)

An unlikely change in the theory of quantum mechanics would lead to bizarre new conclusions. Our guest talks us through non-linear quantum mechanics, and how physicists like him are testing it.For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a mont ...  Show more

97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum Mechanics

Quantum mechanics is full of surprises. But somehow, the theory is captured almost entirely in a single equation. Today we explore the Schrödinger equation: how it works, what it says about nature, and why it revolutionized physics.For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anythi ...  Show more

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