Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Interfaces Between Atomically Precise Metal Nanoparticles and Biomolecules - Prospects and Challenges

Exploring interfaces between precise metal nanoparticles and biomolecules, discussing prospects and challenges in nanoparticle assembly for functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Ab Initio Excited State Dynamics in Nanoclusters - Semiconducting, Metallic and Perovskites

Explore ab initio excited state dynamics in nanoclusters, focusing on semiconducting, metallic, and perovskite materials. Gain insights into quantum phenomena and emerging properties at the mesoscale.

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

Fundamental & Applied Aspects of Laser Diodes Based on Colloidal Quantum Dots - Victor Klimov

Explores fundamental principles and practical applications of laser diodes using colloidal quantum dots, focusing on recent developments and future prospects in nanoparticle assembly and quantum technology.

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

Dark and Photo-Conductivity in Ordered Array of Nanocrystal Solids - Alexander Efros

Explores dark and photo-conductivity in ordered nanocrystal arrays, discussing quantum phenomena and their impact on functional materials at the mesoscale. Highlights recent developments and future directions in nanoparticle assembly research.

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

Coupled Colloidal Quantum Dot Molecules - Uri Banin - Hebrew U Jerusalem

Explores coupled colloidal quantum dot molecules, focusing on nanoparticle assembly for functional materials. Discusses recent developments and future directions in this interdisciplinary field of nanoscience.

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

Nanoparticles Assembled by DNA - From Devices to Lattices - Tim Liedl

Explore DNA-based nanoparticle assembly techniques for creating complex structures and devices, from individual components to intricate lattices, with potential applications in materials science and nanotechnology.

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

Ion Correlations and Excluded Volume Effects in Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions With Charged Nanoparticles

Explores ion correlations and excluded volume effects in aqueous electrolyte solutions with charged nanoparticles, focusing on their impact on nanoparticle assembly and functional materials development.

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

Informational Matter - From Intelligent Design to Evolution

Exploring nanoparticle assembly: from designed structures to evolutionary approaches. Discusses hierarchical materials, quantum functions, and interdisciplinary convergence in creating complex nanostructures.

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

Probing Thermodynamic Stability With Generative Models - From Sampling to Coarse-Graining and Back

Exploring generative models for thermodynamic stability analysis, from sampling techniques to coarse-graining methods, with applications in nanoparticle assembly and functional materials design.

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

Accelerating the Discovery and Design of Nanoparticle Assemblies - Marjolein Dijkstra

Explore cutting-edge techniques for discovering and designing nanoparticle assemblies, focusing on mesoscale materials that combine atomic properties with structural complexity for advanced functional applications.

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

Self-Assembling Ultrathin Nanowires Into Bundles, Fibres & Transparent Electrodes - Tobias Kraus

Explore self-assembly of ultrathin nanowires into complex structures and their applications in transparent electrodes. Learn about hierarchical approaches to functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Repurposing the Blueprint for Life Through Colloidal Crystal Engineering With DNA

Explore DNA-based colloidal crystal engineering for innovative materials design. Discover how nanoparticle assembly at the mesoscale combines atomic properties with structural complexity, opening new frontiers in functional materials.

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

From Geometrically Frustrated Assemblies to Metamaterials - Xiaoming Mao

Exploring the transition from geometrically frustrated assemblies to metamaterials, focusing on nanoparticle assembly and its applications in creating functional materials with unique structural properties.

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

Monoclinic Nano-Colloidal Nematic Fluids and Condensed Matter Systems - Ivan Smalyukh

Explores monoclinic nano-colloidal nematic fluids and condensed matter systems, focusing on nanoparticle assembly for functional materials. Discusses recent developments and future directions in this interdisciplinary field.

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

Collective X-ray Diffraction and Photoluminescence in Perovskite Nanocrystal Superlattices

Explore collective X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence in perovskite nanocrystal superlattices. Gain insights into nanoparticle assembly and its applications in functional materials at the mesoscale.

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