International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Introduction to Primordial Black Hole Dark Matter - Lecture 2

Explore primordial black holes as dark matter candidates through gravitational wave detection, microlensing, and fast radio bursts. Discover constraints, observational prospects, and implications for cosmology.

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• 1 hour 14 minutes
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Physics of Life by Vijaykumar Krishnamurthy

Explore the physics of living systems, focusing on soft condensed matter and emergent self-organization in cells and tissues. Gain insights into the fascinating intersection of physics and biology.

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• 1 hour 53 minutes
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Conics in a Second by Bernd Sturmfels

Explore conics through historical and modern perspectives, from pentagon construction to applied algebraic geometry, with insights on Newton's method and enumerative geometry.

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• 35 minutes
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Quantum State Interferography by Urbasi Sinha

Explore quantum state interferography, a novel method for efficient quantum state estimation using interference patterns, with applications in quantum computing and communication.

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• 56 minutes
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The Inflationary Paradigm by Nicola Bartolo

Explore the inflationary paradigm, its observational predictions, and implications for fundamental physics. Delve into non-Gaussianity, gravitational waves, and future observational strategies in cosmology.

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• 1 hour 26 minutes
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Essential Cosmological Perturbation Theory by David Wands

Explore essential cosmological perturbation theory, from metric perturbations to gravitational waves, and its role in understanding cosmic structure and the early universe.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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Pseudo-Reductive Groups by Brian Conrad

Explore pseudo-reductive groups with Brian Conrad, covering definitions, properties, and key theorems in this advanced mathematics lecture on algebraic group theory.

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• 56 minutes
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Statistical Mechanics of Developed Turbulence - Lecture 1

Explore turbulence through statistical mechanics, covering energy cascades, Kolmogorov's hypotheses, and connections to phase transitions. Learn about predator-prey dynamics in pipe flow and directed percolation in laminar-turbulent transitions.

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• 1 hour 46 minutes
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Topology in Statistical Physics - Lecture 1

Explore topology's role in statistical physics, from Maxwell's equations to magnetic monopoles. Learn about topological quantum numbers and path integral formulation in this advanced lecture.

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• 1 hour 54 minutes
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Zero Mean Curvature Surfaces in Euclidean and Lorentz-Minkowski 3-Space - Lecture 1

Explore zero mean curvature surfaces in Euclidean and Lorentz-Minkowski spaces, covering fundamental concepts, variations, stability, and examples of minimal surfaces with diverse properties and geometries.

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• 1 hour 2 minutes
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Statistical Physics of Rare Events and Large Deviations - Lecture 1

Explore statistical physics of rare events and large deviations, covering mathematical foundations, equilibrium concepts, coin toss problems, blackbody radiation, and applications in physics and beyond.

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• 1 hour 39 minutes
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Nonequilibrium Response Theory - Lecture 1

Explore nonequilibrium response theory, covering fluctuations, linear response, and the fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Gain insights into equilibrium and dynamic responses in statistical physics.

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• 1 hour 23 minutes
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Persistence and First-Passage Properties of Stochastic Processes by Satya N Majumdar

Explore stochastic processes, focusing on persistence and first-passage properties. Covers applications in chemistry, finance, astrophysics, and more. Examines Markov processes and run-and-tumble particle models.

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• 1 hour 5 minutes
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Motility-Regulation and Self-Organization in Active Matter by Julien Tailleur

Explore self-organization principles in active matter systems, from bacterial colonies to colloids. Learn about motility regulation, quorum sensing, and pattern formation in non-equilibrium physics.

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• 1 hour 16 minutes
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Mesoscopic Aspects of Classical Transport - Lecture 1

Explore mesoscopic aspects of classical transport, covering equilibrium models, time reversal, entropy, and non-equilibrium states. Gain insights into fluctuations in nonequilibrium systems and their applications.

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• 1 hour 32 minutes
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