Quantum Gravity Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

SYK Model: Introduction and Tensor Models - Lecture 1

Explore quantum field theory, tensor models, and the SYK model in this advanced lecture. Delve into matrix models, diagrams, and geometric definitions, with a focus on strong coupling and 1/N expansions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Pseudorandomness and the AdS-CFT Correspondence - Adam Bouland

Explore pseudorandomness in AdS/CFT correspondence, addressing the wormhole growth paradox and its implications for quantum gravity and computational complexity theory.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines - Lecture 2 by Alejandra Castro

Explore non-perturbative aspects of 3D gravity and its relation to Chern-Simons theory, focusing on Wilson lines as observables to investigate locality in quantum gravity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

The Page Curve from Gravity

Explore quantum information in black holes, focusing on the Page curve and its derivation from gravitational physics, with insights from expert Geoff Penington.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Story of Spacetime - From Galileo to Quantum Gravity

Explore the evolution of spacetime theory from Galileo to modern quantum gravity, as Professor Fay Dowker delves into general relativity and its interactions with Newtonian physics.

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

World Science Festival

Einstein's Quantum Gravity Insights - Did He Unknowingly Solve Physics' Biggest Problem?

Explore quantum gravity insights from Google's quantum computer with Brian Greene and researchers, discussing Einstein's papers, wormholes, and the future of quantum computation.

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

Illuminating Science Through Narrative Video Journalism

Discover how narrative video journalism transforms complex scientific concepts into engaging visual stories without compromising intellectual depth or theoretical integrity.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Introduction to Resurgence, Trans-Series and Non-Perturbative Physics II by Gerald Dunne

Explore advanced concepts in quantum field theory, including resurgence, trans-series, and non-perturbative methods. Gain insights into connecting perturbative and non-perturbative physics across various areas.

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

Institute for Advanced Study

The Spin SYK Model

Delve into quantum gravity and holography through the Spin SYK Model, exploring its emergent properties, SYK-like behavior, and implications for quantum spin glasses and many-body interactions.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Comments on Symmetry Breaking and Weak Gravity - Clay Córdova

Explores symmetry breaking, weak gravity, and quantum gravity conjectures in conformal field theory and holography. Discusses higher symmetries, screening, and magnetic weak gravity, offering insights for theoretical physics research.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Holographic Tensor Networks in 2d CFT - Thomas Hartman (Cornell)

Explore holographic tensor networks in 2D conformal field theory, examining their role in understanding quantum gravity and holography through modern field theory methods.

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

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies DIAS

Are Entropy Bounds Epistemic?

Explore interpretations of covariant entropy bounds in quantum gravity, examining ontological vs epistemic perspectives and their implications for gravitational phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies DIAS

Thermodynamics as a Tool for Quantum Gravitational Dynamics

Explore how thermodynamics of local causal horizons encodes gravitational dynamics and its implications for understanding quantum gravity effects.

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

IPhT-TV

Gravitational Amplitudes - Lecture 4

Delve into gravitational amplitudes with Carlo Heissenberg in this fourth lecture of a five-part series, exploring advanced concepts in theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Gravitational Amplitudes - Lecture 2

Delve into gravitational amplitudes with Carlo Heissenberg in this second lecture of a five-part series, exploring advanced concepts in theoretical physics.

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