Gravitational Physics Courses and Certifications

World Science Festival

How Do You Detect a Black Hole? - LIGO and the Measurement of Gravitational Waves

Explore the groundbreaking LIGO experiment, its detection of gravitational waves from black hole collisions, and the implications for our understanding of the universe with experts Brian Greene and Vicky Kalogera.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Black Holes and Neutron Stars - A Merger in Space

Explore the groundbreaking detection of colliding black holes and neutron stars, their implications for astrophysics, and how they're revolutionizing our understanding of the universe through gravitational wave astronomy.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Space Time Ripples and Einstein's Legacy

Explore gravitational waves, Einstein's theory of relativity, and their impact on modern astronomy. Discover how LIGO's groundbreaking detections are revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.

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

World Science Festival

Greatest Mysteries of Gravity - From Einstein's Equations to LIGO's Discovery

Explore gravity's greatest mysteries with Nobel laureate Kip Thorne and Brian Greene, from Einstein's equations to LIGO's detection of colliding black holes and Hollywood's Interstellar.

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

LIGO and the Dawn of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

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Explore the groundbreaking field of gravitational wave astronomy, from Einstein's theories to LIGO's revolutionary detections, unveiling the universe's hidden cosmic events.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Millisecond Pulsars by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore millisecond pulsars: their discovery, evolution, properties, and significance in astrophysics. Learn about recycled pulsars, binary systems, and their role in gravitational wave detection.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

In Brightest Day and Blackest Night by Rana Adhikari

Explore gravitational wave detection, its impact on astronomy, and LIGO's ultra-sensitive interferometers. Learn about black holes, spacetime distortions, and future challenges in this field of fundamental physics and cosmology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Extraordinary Physics with Millisecond Pulsars - Scott Ransom

Explore millisecond pulsars' role in detecting gravitational waves, testing general relativity, and understanding dense matter, using advanced timing observations and cutting-edge telescopes.

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

Let's Code Physics

Gravity Simulator: Binary Star System - Episode 2

Explore gravitational interactions in binary star systems using a simulator. Learn about energy calculations, angular momentum, and the fascinating patterns of orbital motion.

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

APS Physics

Einstein, Gravitational Waves and a New Science

Explore gravitational waves, their detection by LIGO, and the groundbreaking observations of black hole collisions and binary neutron stars, opening a new window to the universe.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

APS Physics

Was Einstein Right? A Centennial Assessment

Explore Einstein's general relativity through diverse experiments, from solar system observations to gravitational waves, assessing its validity and potential limitations a century after its formulation.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

ICTP Mathematics

Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture 2

Explore the intricacies of black hole thermodynamics with renowned physicist Robert Wald, delving into advanced concepts and theories in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ICTP Mathematics

Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture 1

Explore the fascinating realm of black hole thermodynamics with renowned physicist Robert Wald, delving into fundamental concepts and cutting-edge theories in this engaging lecture.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Neutron Stars and Black Holes - Black Holes by G. Srinivasan

Explore the nature of black holes in general relativity, their properties, formation, and implications for our understanding of the universe in this advanced astrophysics lecture.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Black Holes by Ramesh Narayan

Explore the fascinating world of black holes, their properties, and their impact on the universe across various scales. Learn about these enigmatic objects from a renowned expert in astrophysics.

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