APS Physics Courses

Creating the Primordial Quark-Gluon Plasma at the LHC

Explore the creation of quark-gluon plasma in heavy ion collisions at LHC and RHIC. Learn about QCD behavior, particle formation, and probing hot QCD matter with hard probes.

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

Superposition, Entanglement, and Raising Schroedinger's Cat

Explore quantum mechanics concepts like superposition and entanglement, and their applications in spectroscopy, clocks, and quantum computing, presented by Nobel laureate David J. Wineland.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Controlling Photons in a Box and Exploring the Quantum to Classical Boundary

Explore quantum physics through photon control experiments, examining the boundary between quantum and classical realms with Nobel laureate Serge Haroche.

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

Environmental Forensics

Explore advanced mass spectrometry techniques for analyzing complex oil compositions and their environmental impacts, with insights from cutting-edge research in petroleomics.

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

Physical Controls of the Earth's Climate and Climate Change

Explore Earth's climate systems, energy balance, and climate change factors. Learn about cloud effects, ocean heat content, and climate feedbacks in this comprehensive overview.

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

Relationships Between Educational Outcomes and Poverty

Explore data-driven insights on poverty's impact on education outcomes, focusing on Texas case studies and global comparisons. Learn about innovative teacher preparation programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Interviewing Without the Angst

Learn strategies to improve your interview experience, from preparation to follow-up, with expert guidance on employer expectations, effective communication, and handling various interview scenarios.

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

Landing Your First Physics Teaching Job

Experienced teachers share strategies for new physics educators to secure their first teaching position, covering job search, interviews, and preparation tips.

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

Emerging Research Institutions: Expanding Participation and Partnerships in Physics

Explores Emerging Research Institutions' role in expanding STEM participation, featuring case studies from UC Merced and Sonoma State on building research capacity and fostering collaborations with R1 universities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forum on Physics and Society Awardee Session - APS April Meeting 2024

Honoring physics contributions to society: developing countries' science advocacy, nuclear plant seismic safety, and advancing science through inclusion in government roles.

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

The Increasing Danger of Nuclear Weapons - How Physicists Can Help Reduce the Threat

Exploring nuclear weapons risks, quantum tech impacts, Earth observation advancements, and physicists' role in threat reduction through expert presentations and grassroots efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Shaking Cosmos - Observing the Universe in Gravitational Waves with LISA

Explore gravitational waves, their detection, and potential discoveries using LISA space observatory. Learn how these spacetime ripples reveal cosmic events and expand our understanding of the Universe.

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

Diversity in Science Communication for Societal Development - JNIPER Coffee Hour

Explore diversity in science communication with Stéphane Kenmoe, focusing on engaging scientists, decision makers, and the public to foster science-driven societal development.

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

New Challenges and Big Questions for Physics in the Next Decade - Kavli Foundation Symposium

Symposium exploring future directions in nuclear and particle physics, featuring talks on long-range planning, new discoveries, and accelerator technology advancements for the next decade.

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

Far From Equilibrium - Kavli Foundation Keynote Plenary Session

Explore cutting-edge physics research in quantum computing, crowd dynamics, living matter, gravitational waves, and non-equilibrium systems through expert talks at the APS March Meeting 2024.

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