PhysicsFM

James Rantschler

4.9 (12)
NATURAL SCIENCES

Randy and Jim discuss topics in physics.

10/25/2021

Counting Unvierses

Jim goes on a diatribe about infinities and the multiverse.

32 min
06/19/2020

Entropy v. Entropy

In this episode, I discuss a paper talking about the relationship between physical entropy and information-theoretic entropy in the context of quantum communication.

22 min
05/14/2020

The Machine in the Ghost

This week, I talk about the fate of the universe in Bohmian Cosmology. Specifically, how Torres, Fabris, and Piattella use the de Broglie-Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics to modify the Wheeler-De Witt equation in the an accelerating universe. Show Notes: http://papers.physicsfm.com/3

24 min
04/30/2020

Itty Bitty Physics

I talk about a paper by John Archibald Wheeler, "Information, Physics, Quantum: The Search for Links." Show Notes: http://papers.physicsfm.com/2

32 min
04/19/2020

The Quantum Bookie

I talk about Quantum Bayesianism, the extension of the Bayesian interpretation of probability to quantum mechanics, through the work of Christopher Fuchs. Show Notes: http://papers.physicsfm.com/1

30 min
03/04/2017

PhysicsFM - Intermission - Quantum Metaphysics

Jim and Randy discuss the ways in which we interpret the wavefunction, quantum indeterminancy, and other strange things that happen in quantum mechanics -- going through nine classes of interpretation and what they mean about the underlying reasons for quantum mechanical behavior.

1h 28m
08/05/2015

PhysicsFM - Quantum Paradoxes 9 - Quantum Cats

Randy and Jim discuss the implications of Schroedinger's Cat. In light of the measurement problem, in light of the collapse of the wave function, how can you understand what is happening to a quantum mechanical system?

1h 6m
07/02/2015

PhysicsFM - Quantum Paradoxes 8 - Measurement and Compensation

Jim and Randy discuss how "compensation forces" allow measurements of non-canonical variables without the difficulties discovered in the previous episode. They also discuss why some very important concepts of classical physics -- velocity and the electric field -- are not canonical.

42 min

4.9

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12 Ratings

If you've got the time, we've got the ears.

04/21/2020

Thru-Way Nick

Thank you for the new episode. Anytime a new one comes out I listen to it entirely. Even though it's way above me. 🧐
You guys are great!

02/03/2015

Shyshiikge

These podcasts are super fun! Keep up the good work.

Randy and Jim discuss topics in physics.

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James Rantschler
Years Active

2014 - 2021
Episodes

15
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