International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Introduction to Random Walks and Markov Processes - Preparatory Lecture 1

Comprehensive introduction to random walks and Markov processes, covering discrete and continuous cases, evolution equations, and master equations for advanced statistical physics students.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PT Symmetry in Optics, Exceptional Points and Bound States in the Continuum

Explore PT symmetry in optics, exceptional points, and bound states in the continuum. Discover applications in quantum physics, optics, and modified KdV equations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Effective Non-Hermitian Quantum Physics - From Sensing to Exotic Topology by Aashish Clerk

Explore non-Hermitian quantum physics, from sensing applications to exotic topological phenomena. Discover dispersive measurements, exceptional point sensing, and novel approaches in quantum dynamics and topology.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Time-Independent Scattering Theory and Its Dynamical Formulation - Lecture 3

Explores time-independent scattering theory and its dynamical formulation, covering topics like transfer matrices, scattering amplitudes, and exactly solvable potentials in 2D systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Particles at Null-Infinity by Shamik Banerjee

Explore particle behavior at null-infinity, asymptotic Poincaré group, space-time translations, transition amplitudes, and creation/annihilation fields. Applications and U(1) Kac-Moody theory discussed.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Science, the Fulcrum for Social and Economic Change by K VijayRaghavan

Exploring science's role as a catalyst for societal and economic transformation, emphasizing its importance in national development and addressing global challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Quantitative Genetics - By Maria Orive

Explore quantitative genetics, including multifactorial models of genotype/phenotype relationships and key concepts from Hard & Clark 2007, in this comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exotic Compact Objects and Their Gravitational-Wave Signatures - Lecture 1

Explore exotic compact objects and their gravitational-wave signatures in this advanced lecture, covering black hole history, alternatives, and potential detection methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Results on Rationality in Algebraic Geometry - Lecture 1

Explore new results on algebraic variety rationality, focusing on obstructions to rationality in higher dimensions and the powerful degeneration method for distinguishing rational and unirational varieties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Soft and Biological Matter - Introduction to States and Structures in Living Systems - Lecture 1

Explore the intersection of biology and physics, covering topics from molecular evolution to ecology. Learn about physical constraints, evolutionary outcomes, and mathematical models in living systems.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leaf Growth and Allometry - Lecture 1

Explore leaf growth patterns, allometry in plants, and molecular mechanisms behind leaf morphogenesis. Discover how physical constraints and evolutionary adaptations shape leaf development.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Things, Doing Science - by Arvind Gupta

Explore hands-on science with everyday materials! Learn to create engaging toys and experiments that make learning fun and accessible, fostering curiosity and understanding in children of all backgrounds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hyperbolic Geometry, Fuchsian Groups and Moduli Spaces - Lecture 1

Introducción a la geometría hiperbólica: modelos, propiedades y trigonometría. Exploración de los modelos del semiplano superior, disco y hiperboloide, con énfasis en geodésicas, ángulos y curvatura constante.

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• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geometry and Topology of Surfaces - Lecture 1

Introductory lecture on geometry and topology of surfaces, covering polyhedrons, Euler numbers, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Includes exercises and Q&A for university lecturers.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Millisecond Pulsars by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore millisecond pulsars: their discovery, evolution, properties, and significance in astrophysics. Learn about recycled pulsars, binary systems, and their role in gravitational wave detection.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video