Intellectually Curious

The Myth Of Quantum Tunneling Toasters


Listen Later

We bust the myth that toasting relies on quantum tunneling and show what actually heats a toaster—Joule heating and blackbody radiation governed by Planck's quantum ideas. From the nanoscale to your kitchen table, we connect these principles to how everyday engineering works.


Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.

Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault