Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Cather Simpson Public Lecture - Farms, Food, and Photonics

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Explore how advances in light physics are revolutionizing sustainable food production, from indoor farming to solar energy harvesting, with insights on transforming agriculture for a growing population.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unlocking the Invisible - Claudia de Rham's Quest to Understand Gravity

Explore gravity's mysteries with physicist Claudia de Rham as she shares insights from her research, personal experiences, and quest to uncover the secrets of this fundamental force shaping our universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Dark Energy Delusion - Exploring Gravity and the Universe's Expansion

Theoretical physicist Claudia de Rham challenges conventional views on gravity and the universe's expansion, exploring alternative perspectives and highlighting recent advancements in physics.

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

Unexpected Simplicity in Theoretical Physics

Explore the sources of scientific inspiration and creativity with Patchen Barss as he discusses his biography of Roger Penrose, examining how theoretical physicists imagine concepts beyond everyday experience.

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

Quantum Chemistry: Inside the Universe's Coldest Test Tube

Explore the fascinating world of ultracold chemistry with Dr. Alan Jamison as he reveals how cooling atoms to near absolute zero allows unprecedented control of chemical reactions and unlocks quantum insights about matter and reality.

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

Quantum Chemistry in the Universe's Coldest Test Tube

Explore quantum chemistry at ultra-cold temperatures, learning how laser cooling techniques allow scientists to control chemical reactions at the quantum level and unlock new possibilities for future technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inspiring Future Women in Science - STEM Careers and Advice

Discover inspiring stories, challenges, and advice from 20 remarkable women in STEM fields as they share their journeys, obstacles overcome, and guidance for young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning

Explore how AI is transforming education with Derek Muller as he examines cognitive science principles, potential opportunities, and risks for learning in an AI-powered world, drawing from his expertise in physics education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Come With Me Inside a Black Hole - A Journey Through Space, Time, and Physics

Embark on a mind-bending exploration of black holes with physicist Carlo Rovelli, examining time dilation, space warping, and the possibility of white hole transformation while uncovering fundamental questions about reality and physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inside a Black Hole - Journey Through Space, Time and Quantum Gravity

Explore the mysteries of black holes and white holes with physicist Carlo Rovelli as he challenges conventional understanding of space, time, and quantum gravity through imaginative scientific discovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Hidden Universe: Women Who Shaped Modern Physics

Discover the untold stories of pioneering women scientists who made groundbreaking contributions to physics, from quantum mechanics to cosmology, in this inspiring journey through science history with physicist Shohini Ghose.

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

100 Years of Quantum - Perspectives on its Past, Present, and Future

Explore quantum theory's century-long journey from Heisenberg's 1925 breakthrough to today's cutting-edge research through expert perspectives on history, philosophy, and foundations.

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

Dispatches from the Hidden Universe

Explore the universe's hidden secrets through cosmic observations, quantum theories, and our role as imperfect observers in uncovering fundamental cosmic structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
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• Free Video

Hidden Universes - Rethinking the Math of Cosmology

Explore how treating the universe as an open system with quantum entanglement could revolutionize cosmology and solve mysteries like dark matter and dark energy.

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

How the Universe Ends - The Ultimate Fate of the Cosmos

Explore the ultimate fate of the cosmos with theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack as she reveals what modern science tells us about how our universe will end.

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