Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Magnetic Field Evolution in Tidal Disruption Events

Explore magnetic field evolution in tidal disruption events, examining how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes and the resulting accretion flares that provide insights into galactic nuclei.

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

First Light from Tidal Disruption Events

Explore the initial electromagnetic emission from tidal disruption events, providing insights into supermassive black holes and galactic nuclei through stellar destruction observations.

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

Lighting up Supermassive Black Holes with Tidal Disruption Events

Explore how tidal disruption events illuminate supermassive black holes, bridging astrophysics concepts and fostering interdisciplinary discussions in theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantum Spin Liquid and Spin-Liquid Physics in Doped t-J Model

Explore quantum spin liquids and their physics in doped t-J models with Donna Sheng. Gain insights into cutting-edge research on strongly correlated gapless quantum many-body systems.

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

Hunting Spin Liquids: Checking Out the Terrain and Identifying the Tracks

Explore spin liquids in quantum many-body systems with expert Leon Balents. Learn about current research, challenges, and advancements in understanding these exotic quantum states.

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

SO(5) Multicriticality in Two-Dimensional J-Q Models

Exploration of SO(5) multicriticality in 2D J-Q models, discussing deconfined quantum critical points, quantum spin liquids, and related phenomena in strongly correlated gapless quantum systems.

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

Entanglement Entropy at Deconfined and Gross-Neveu Quantum Critical Points

Explore entanglement entropy at quantum critical points with Jonathan D'emidio. Gain insights into deconfined and Gross-Neveu transitions, advancing understanding of strongly correlated gapless quantum systems.

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

Deconfined Phase Transition Under the Fuzzy Sphere Microscope

Explore deconfined phase transitions using fuzzy sphere microscopy. Gain insights into quantum critical points, symmetries, and strongly correlated gapless states in this expert-led physics talk.

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

The Muon Shot and the Future of Particle Physics

Explore the future of particle physics with a focus on muon colliders, addressing mysteries like mass origin and dark matter. Learn about cutting-edge research and potential breakthroughs in fundamental physics.

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

Gravitational Wave Symphony from Oscillating Scalar Fields - Dark Matter and Beyond

Explore gravitational waves from oscillating scalar fields, examining their potential as dark matter and beyond. Gain insights into cosmic signals and new developments in theoretical physics.

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

Deciphering the Archaeological Record: Reconstructing the Primordial Dark-Matter Velocity Distribution - Lecture

Explore techniques for reconstructing primordial dark matter velocity distribution using cosmological imprints. Gain insights into dark matter physics and its impact on cosmic observables across various epochs and scales.

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

Origins of Dark Matter in the Matter Power Spectrum

Explore the origins of dark matter in the matter power spectrum, examining its impact on cosmic structures and discussing new developments in theory, simulations, and observational capabilities.

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

Cosmic Probes of the Dark Sector

Explore cosmic probes of dark matter and the dark sector, examining observational evidence, theoretical developments, and new opportunities for discovery in astrophysics and cosmology.

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

Fast and Differentiable Big Bang Nucleosynthesis

Explore fast, differentiable Big Bang Nucleosynthesis techniques for dark matter research. Learn about innovative approaches to cosmic observables and their implications for physics beyond the Standard Model.

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

DarkLight: The Impact of Reionization on the Stellar-Mass-Halo-Mass Relation for Dwarf Galaxies

Explore the effects of reionization on dwarf galaxies' stellar-mass-halo-mass relation, examining dark matter physics through astrophysical and cosmological observations.

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