Eigenbros
Two physicists talk about whatever interests them that week, and every now and then, something smart comes out. https://linktr.ee/Eigenbros
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
Eigenbros ep 136 - Physics Nobel Prize 2021
Juan & Terence discuss the winners of the 2021 Nobel prize in physics and why they were the winners. Complex systems, Replica symmetry breaking, and spin glasses are discussed during the episode.
01:05:06 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Eigenbros ep 135 - (Racial) Minority in Physics
Juan & Terence discuss pros and cons of being a racial minority in physics and their thoughts in general.
01:16:36 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Eigenbros ep 134 - Intro to Qubit Systems
Juan & Terence discuss the different types of quantum computing qubits
01:18:50 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Eigenbros ep 133 - Life of an Experimental Physicist
Juan & Terence discuss life as an experimental physicist.
01:01:23 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Eigenbros ep 132 - Fractional Quantum Hall Effect
Juan & Terence discuss the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect, which is a leading concept in the field of condensed matter physics.
01:09:30 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Eigenbros ep 131 - Unsolicited Advice for r/AskPhysics
This week, the Eigenbros answer r/AskPhysics most pressing questions (top upvoted questions in the past year) whether they wanted this or not.
NOTE: Apologies for the audio/video folks, we had some …
01:05:08 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Eigenbros ep 130 - Introducing Geometric Algebra
Juan & Terence discuss the powerful and modern physics mathematics known as Geometric Algebra. Geometric Algebra (Clifford Algebra) is one of the lesser known mathematics in physics, yet it is very p…
01:03:50 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Eigenbros ep 129 - Time Crystals Discussion
Juan & Terence discuss time crystals as conceived of by Frank Wilcek (physicist/mathematician/nobelaureate). The gents give their thoughts about what it is and why its important. Quantum Computing, m…
01:20:55 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Eigenbros ep 128 - Are Public Intellectuals Bad for Discourse?
Juan & Terence discuss popular public intellectuals like Neil Degrasse Tyson, Brian Greene, and Michio Kaku. They also discuss the Intellectual Dark Webs which contains Eric Weinstein, Bret Weinstein…
01:22:02 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Eigenbros ep 127 - Discussing Quantum Many Worlds
Juan & Terence discuss the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics and their thoughts regarding it.
01:23:01 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
Eigenbros ep 126 - Discussing Grover's Algorithm
Juan & Terence discuss Grover's algorithm. Grover's algorithm is one of the few quantum algorithms that hold promise for a significant speedup compared to the classical version of the algorithm. The …
01:19:44 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Eigenbros ep 125 - What is Quantum Information?
Juan & Terence discuss quantum information and what it is. Entropy and quantum teleportation are a couple of the heavy topics discussed.
01:19:53 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Eigenbros ep 124 - First commercial space flight (Virgin Galactic)
Juan & Terence react to Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic commercial space flight on Spaceship 2.
01:09:40 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Eigenbros ep 123 - What is Quantum Field Theory?
Juan & Terence explain what quantum field theory is and what several videos on the subject. David Tong, Dietterich Labs, and Zap Physics have videos in the podcast that demonstrate important aspects …
01:16:14 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Eigenbros ep 122 - Delayed Choice Quantum Eraser (What is it?)
The eigenbros do a late evening podcast to try and tackle a modern quantum mechanical topic: the "Delayed Choice Quantum Eraser" experiment. They also discuss foundations of quantum mechanics.
01:08:54 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
Eigenbros ep 121 - Tips for applying to Physics Grad Schools
Juan & Terence discuss tips on applying to physics graduate schools.
01:02:18 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Eigenbros ep 120 - Timothy Nguyen (Problems with Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity)
Juan & Terence interview mathematician PhD, with a background in gauge theory, Timothy Nguyen. Tim along with Theo Polya wrote a paper titled "A Response to Geometric Unity," which went through the m…
02:29:24 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Eigenbros ep 119 - Physics Trivia!
Juan & Terence test their physics trivia knowledge by taking a couple multiple choice online physics quizzes. Take the first physics quiz here: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/all-about-physics-quiz
01:04:38 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Eigenbros ep 118 - Is Religion Compatible with Science?
Juan & Terence discuss religion and whether it's compatible with science.
01:06:22 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Eigenbros ep 117 - Jonathan Gorard (Wolfram Physics)
Juan & Terence talk with guest Jonathan Gorard about the Wolfram computational model of the universe. They take a deeper dive into the more fundamental aspects of the theory.
00:54:57 |
Fri 21 May 2021
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