APS Physics Courses

Building Small, Fast and Hot Silicon Spin Qubits

Exploring advancements in Si spin qubits for quantum computing, focusing on tunable spin-orbit interaction in hole spins and optimizing qubit performance for faster manipulation and improved coherence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prediction and Manipulation of Hydrodynamic Rogue Waves

Explore hydrodynamic rogue waves, focusing on the Peregrine soliton's emergence from various initial conditions and its controlled occurrence in water tank experiments using nonlinear spectral engineering.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

National Security and the LGBT Community - From Lavender Scare to Present Day

Explore the journey of LGBT+ professionals in national security, from historical barriers to recent progress, and current challenges faced in serving their country.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Deep Spontaneous Penetration of Water into Hot Granular Materials - Physical Review Journal Club

Exploring the unexpected deep penetration of water droplets into hot granular materials, challenging traditional Leidenfrost effect assumptions and revealing unique fluid-like behaviors of granular substances.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Excitation Spectrum and Superfluid Gap of an Ultracold Fermi Gas

Explore ultracold Fermi gases' excitation spectrum and superfluid gap using Bragg spectroscopy. Discover the BEC-BCS crossover and compare experimental results with theoretical calculations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fellowship and Jin Award Presentations with Public Lecture by Donna Strickland

Explore cutting-edge physics research and insights from Nobel laureate Donna Strickland in this prestigious APS event featuring fellowship presentations and a public lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PolarQuest: Cosmic Ray Measurements and Arctic Exploration Beyond the Arctic Circle

Explore the Polarquest expedition's scientific endeavors in the Arctic, including cosmic ray measurements, environmental studies, and technological challenges faced during the sailing adventure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dark Matter Detection with Levitated Nanospheres - Physical Review Journal Club

Innovative method to detect light dark matter using optically trapped nanospheres, offering new possibilities in particle physics research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

In Their Own Words: Stories of Xiaoxing Xi, Anming Hu, and Gang Chen

Firsthand accounts from three scientists wrongly accused of espionage, exploring the impact on their lives, careers, and the scientific community.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ukraine and Russia - Historical Context and APS Response

Explore the history and context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through expert talks, including APS's response to the crisis.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CDF Measurement of the W Boson Mass - Precision Analysis and Standard Model Implications

Precise W boson mass measurement from CDF data challenges Standard Model predictions, potentially indicating new particles or interactions in particle physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Speaking Up for Human Rights of Scientists - From Andrei Sakharov to Present Day

Explore Andrei Sakharov's legacy and current human rights issues in science. Experts discuss nuclear disarmament, academic freedom, and strategies to protect scientists' rights globally.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Physics is Fun, Stimulating, and Can Improve Lives

Explore cutting-edge physics research and its real-world applications, from topological superconductors to cancer treatment using nanotechnology, presented by leading experts in their fields.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Celebrating 50 Years of African-American Women PhDs in Physics

Honoring Dr. Willie Hobbs Moore's legacy and exploring the impact of African-American women in physics over the past five decades, highlighting achievements and addressing challenges.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Response to the Crisis in Ukraine

Explore the impact of the Ukraine crisis on physics research and international scientific collaboration, discussing challenges and potential solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video