International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Shannon Olsson

Explore the evolution of species through the story of a fly, from Darwin's time to modern virtual reality experiments, revealing how small brain changes lead to new species formation.

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

Truth and the Scientific Method by David Gross

Explore the nature of scientific truth, the scientific method's strengths and limitations, and its role in society. Gain insights into reductionism and the challenges facing modern science.

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

Can Evolution Be Understood Quantitatively? by Daniel Fisher

Explore quantitative approaches to understanding evolution, from basic laws to complex dynamics, using microbial experiments and theoretical models to unravel evolutionary processes and their implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

In Brightest Day and Blackest Night by Rana Adhikari

Explore gravitational wave detection, its impact on astronomy, and LIGO's ultra-sensitive interferometers. Learn about black holes, spacetime distortions, and future challenges in this field of fundamental physics and cosmology.

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

Introduction to Resurgence, Trans-Series and Non-Perturbative Physics II by Gerald Dunne

Explore advanced concepts in quantum field theory, including resurgence, trans-series, and non-perturbative methods. Gain insights into connecting perturbative and non-perturbative physics across various areas.

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

An Introduction to Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics by Nilmani Mathur

Comprehensive introduction to Lattice QCD, covering theoretical foundations, computational methods, and applications in particle physics, nuclear physics, and cosmology. Explores current challenges and future directions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Complicated Relationship Between Droplets and Vortices by Rama Govindarajan

Explore the intricate dynamics between droplets and vortices in turbulent flows, from quantum to cosmic scales. Gain insights into droplet growth, particle behavior, and the interplay of inertia, thermodynamics, and buoyancy in fluid mechanics.

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

Introduction to Higgs Bundles - Lecture 1

Explore complex geometric concepts in Higgs bundles, including Riemann surfaces, theorems, and constructions. Gain insights into advanced mathematical topics through examples, exercises, and proofs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bursting of Laminar Separation Bubbles by O N Ramesh

Explore laminar separation bubbles in fluid dynamics, focusing on bursting mechanisms, instabilities, and transitions. Gain insights into aerodynamics relevant for MAVs/drones and other applications.

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

Protein Evolution and Structure - Lecture 1

Explore protein structure, function, and evolution through advanced techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy. Learn to analyze mutations and extract valuable information from protein sequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SYK Model: Introduction and Tensor Models - Lecture 1

Explore quantum field theory, tensor models, and the SYK model in this advanced lecture. Delve into matrix models, diagrams, and geometric definitions, with a focus on strong coupling and 1/N expansions.

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

Conformal Bootstrap - Lecture 2

Explore conformal field theory, unitarity, and analytic bootstrap techniques. Learn about upper bounds, Gaussian theory, and the bootstrap equation in this advanced theoretical physics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science of the Man from the 9 Dimensions

Explore the universe's origins, from the Big Bang to cosmic inflation, and delve into superstring theory's quest for a unified understanding of physics across nine dimensions.

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

Conformal Bootstrap: Techniques for Studying Conformal Field Theory - Lecture 1

Explore conformal field theory techniques, including conformal algebra, primary operators, OPE, stress tensor, and scalar operator functions. Gain insights into this fundamental approach in theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cosmology - Lecture 2: Path Integrals and Harmonic Oscillators

Explore advanced cosmology concepts including path integrals, harmonic oscillation, wave functions, and boundary conditions in this in-depth lecture by renowned physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video