Simons Foundation Courses

Astrometric and Asteroseismic Synergy for White Dwarf Properties

Delve into white dwarf asteroseismology, exploring how Gaia's parallax measurements combine with stellar pulsation data to reveal crucial properties of these fascinating stellar remnants.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dark Matter Waves - From the Cosmos to the Lab

Explore the mysteries of dark matter waves, from their cosmic influence on galaxy formation to cutting-edge laboratory detection methods and their fundamental role in understanding our universe.

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

Testing Quantumness: From Quantum Supremacy to Cryptographic Proofs

Explore quantum computing fundamentals, cryptography, and supremacy experiments while learning how classical systems can verify quantum behavior through innovative testing approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantum Optics in Random Media - February 21, 2023

Delve into quantum optics theory, exploring light-matter interactions and transport of nonclassical light states in random media through real-space quantum electrodynamics formulation.

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

Dynamical Instabilities in Planet Formation Systems

Explore the fascinating processes of planet formation, from dust grain accumulation to giant storm systems, and how hydrodynamic forces in circumstellar disks contribute to creating planetary bodies.

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

The Importance and Challenges of Assessing Stellar Feedback

Explore the complex mechanisms of stellar feedback in astrophysics, from radiation and winds to supernovae, examining their impact on the interstellar medium through multiwavelength observations and JWST data.

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

Extreme Control of Light and Sound Waves with Metamaterials

Explore groundbreaking developments in metamaterials research, focusing on how engineered nanoscale structures and symmetries enable unprecedented control over light and sound wave propagation for advanced technologies.

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

The Temperature of Hot Gas in the Universe

Explore the evolution of the Universe's temperature through groundbreaking research revealing how cosmic gas heated from gravitational collapse reached 2 million Kelvin over 8 billion years.

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

What We Don't Know About Planet Formation - From Protoplanetary Disks to Solar Systems

Explore the mysteries of planetary formation, from protoplanetary disks to fully formed planets, examining current knowledge gaps and ongoing research in understanding how celestial bodies emerge from cosmic dust.

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

AI as a Window on Human Intelligence

Explore how recent AI breakthroughs provide unique insights into human cognition and brain function, examining parallels between artificial and biological intelligence.

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

Unraveling the Astrophysical Origin of Gravitational Waves - November 4, 2022

Explore the evolution of binary stellar systems and gravitational waves through LIGO discoveries, examining formation pathways of compact objects and their implications for understanding cosmic phenomena.

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

Probing the Universe with Fast Radio Bursts - December 2, 2022

Explore groundbreaking research on fast radio bursts and their role in understanding cosmic web mapping, galaxy formation, and magnetic fields in the universe through advanced observational techniques.

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

I Can't Believe It's Not Better! - A Workshop on Neural Network Performance

Explore critical insights into neural network performance limitations and potential improvements through expert analysis of unexpected outcomes in computational neuroscience research.

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

I Can't Believe It's Not Better! - A Workshop on Neural Network Performance

Explore key insights from Nathan Cloos's workshop presentation on neural computation and systems neuroscience, examining current challenges and potential improvements in the field.

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

I Can't Believe It's Not Better! - Understanding Model Performance Limitations

Explore key insights from Tahereh Toosi's workshop presentation on neural network performance challenges and potential improvements in computational neuroscience research.

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