APS Physics Courses

Environmental and Human Impacts of Nuclear Weapon Testing

Explore the profound environmental and human consequences of nuclear weapon testing, examining long-term effects and global implications for health, ecosystems, and international relations.

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

Reducing the Danger and Spread of Nuclear Weapons

Explore the history, challenges, and future of nuclear arms control, focusing on strategic stability, deterrence, and global implications in light of current geopolitical tensions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defending Earth from Asteroids

Learn about asteroid detection, impact risks, and planetary defense strategies to protect Earth from potential cosmic threats.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Renewable Energy Production

Explore the latest advancements and challenges in sustainable power generation, focusing on solar, wind, and other renewable sources for a cleaner energy future.

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

Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Weapons, and Nonproliferation

Explore the interconnected realms of nuclear energy, weapons, and nonproliferation in this comprehensive session, delving into crucial aspects of global security and sustainable power.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PRX Life - Understanding the New Interdisciplinary Journal for Quantitative Biology and Neuroscience

Explore APS's new open-access journal PRX Life, focusing on quantitative biology and neuroscience. Learn about its scope, selection criteria, and unique review process from the editors.

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

Entering the New Century of IUPAP with a Renovated Vision

Explore IUPAP's vision for the future of physics, including science diplomacy, international collaborations, and efforts to promote inclusion and diversity in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Southern Ocean and Global Climate Change

Explore the Southern Ocean's crucial role in global climate change with Prof. Andy Thompson, delving into its impact on Earth's climate system and future environmental challenges.

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

Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity

Explore the intersection of quantum information and quantum gravity with experts Prof. Bianchi and Prof. Hackl, delving into cutting-edge research and theoretical insights.

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

Role of Large-Scale Facilities for Battery Research and Innovation

Explore the critical role of large-scale facilities in advancing battery research and driving innovation, with insights from Prof. Aleksandar Matic's expertise in the field.

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

The Shaping of Earth's Soft Matter Landscape - New Physics from a Changing Climate

Explore the impact of climate change on Earth's soft matter landscape, uncovering new physics insights with Prof. Justin Burton from Emory University.

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

Coronal Mass Ejections and Solar Gamma-ray Emission

Explore sustained gamma-ray emission from the Sun, its detection methods, and connection to solar phenomena like coronal mass ejections, solar flares, and energetic particle events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics of Sports - Public Lecture

Explore the fascinating intersection of physics and sports, uncovering the scientific principles behind athletic performance and equipment design.

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

The Spins of Binary Black Holes Following LIGO and Virgo's Third Observing Run

Explore binary black hole spins after LIGO and Virgo's third observing run, featuring insights from MIT experts on gravitational wave detections and their implications for astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Millie Dresselhaus Keynote Lecture on Experimental Studies of Materials - 2023

Explore experimental studies of materials with Nadya Mason, Rosalyn S. Yalow Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in this engaging keynote lecture.

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