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- Voices of Mathematics: David Tong
Welcome to the first ever edition of Voices of Mathematics, a podcast from the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Cambridge.
From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, join us to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics.
In this episode we talk to David Tong, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.
2025 marks an important milestone in the history of physics: the 100th birthday of quantum mechanics. We ask David about the ongoing impact of the discovery a century ago, and explore how this links to his own research area of quantum field theory.
And, as he publishes a series of textbooks based on his celebrated lecture notes, David shares some of the exciting connections between very different areas of physics.
The podcast is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of Plus, from the communications and outreach team at the Mathematics Faculty.
To find out more about topics mentioned in this podcast see:
- David Tong's series of text books
- A brief introduction to quantum mechanics on Plus
- A brief history of quantum field theory on Plus
- Sean Carroll's Mindscape podcast featuring David Tong
Discover more about the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics at maths.cam.ac.uk.
41 min
About Voices of Mathematics
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Insights and interviews from the Mathematics Faculty, University of Cambridge.
Voices of Mathematics takes you inside the University of Cambridge's Mathematics Faculty, the home of the Cambridge Mathematics departments.
From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, the Faculty's work explores fundamental and exciting questions to extend the boundaries of discovery. In conversations with researchers from both departments, we explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics.
Join us for conversations with members of the Mathematics Faculty as they share their personal insights into the fascinating - and wide - world of mathematics and the mathematical sciences.
Find out more at maths.cam.ac.uk
Voices of Mathematics is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of Plus.