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Part 2! How do physicists understand quantum mechanics? What are the postulates and principles of quantum mechanics? How do the foundations of quantum mechanics compare to other theories? I discuss th...

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Part 1! Where does quantum theory fit in the larger tapestry of physics? What is the domain of quantum mechanics? And most importantly, what are the limits of quantum physics? I discuss these question...

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16 Aug 202237min

What makes the principle of least action so important? Who came up with it? Is it all just a bunch of math or does it actually mean something? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Space...

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What is a pulsar? How can we use them to map gravitational waves? What kind of technology does it take? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patre...

19 Jul 202233min

What are some of the problems with dark matter? What about modified gravity? Are there any other solutions? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.p...

5 Jul 202244min

How big can a rocky planet get? Can a rocky planet turn into a gas giant? Why are some planets rocky and others gassy? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: h...

21 Jun 202238min