CITA Presentations Courses

Proto-Planetary Disks: A Primer and Open Questions

Explore the fundamentals and unresolved questions surrounding proto-planetary disks in this comprehensive presentation by Yangin Wu from the University of Toronto.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Planet Detection with Microlensing

Explore the science of detecting exoplanets through gravitational microlensing techniques with Sam Hadden from the University of Toronto.

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

Particle Heating and Acceleration in Galaxy Clusters

Explore the mechanisms of particle heating and acceleration in galaxy clusters with Ellen Zweibel from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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

Cautionary Tales from the Local Universe - Lecture 1095

Explore cautionary tales from the local universe with Sarah Gallagher, examining astronomical phenomena and their implications for our understanding of cosmic structures.

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

The First Stars: Formation, Properties, and Impact

Explore the formation, properties, and cosmic impact of the first stars with Ralf Klessen from Heidelberg University in this astronomical presentation.

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

Extreme Plasma Processes Around Compact Objects

Explore extreme plasma processes surrounding compact objects in this presentation by Jens Mahlmann from Dartmouth College.

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

Nuclear Reactions Induced by Pre-Breakup Shock Passage in BNS Merger Ejecta - 1108

Explore nuclear reactions in binary neutron star merger ejecta, focusing on pre-breakup shock passage dynamics and their implications for astrophysical processes.

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

Flaring Activity of the Black Hole at the Center of the Galaxy

Explore the flaring activity of the black hole at the center of our galaxy with Farhad Yusef-Zadeh from Northwestern University.

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

Where Are the Supermassive Black Holes Measured by PTAs - 1106

Explore the locations of supermassive black holes detected by Pulsar Timing Arrays in this presentation by Gabi Sato-Polito from the Institute for Advanced Study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Witnessing the Quantum Nature of Spacetime in a Lab

Explore groundbreaking research on observing quantum spacetime properties through laboratory experiments, examining theoretical frameworks and experimental methodologies in quantum gravity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unveiling the Physics of Galaxy Formation and Its Large-scale Effects at Cosmic Dawn

Delve into groundbreaking research on galaxy formation physics during the cosmic dawn era, exploring large-scale effects and their implications for our understanding of early universe evolution.

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

Nano-Hz Gravitational Wave Astronomy - Its Implications and Promises

Explore the groundbreaking field of nano-Hz gravitational wave astronomy, examining its scientific implications and future potential for understanding cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stellar Abundances in the Milky Way and Beyond - Implications for Nucleosynthesis

Explore stellar chemical compositions across the Milky Way and neighboring galaxies to understand element formation and galactic evolution through advanced nucleosynthesis analysis.

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

The Role of Dark Matter in Supermassive Black Hole Mergers

Explore groundbreaking research on how dark matter influences the merging dynamics of supermassive black holes and their impact on galactic evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Space-Time Symmetry Breaking and the Mystery of Dark Matter

Delve into groundbreaking theories on space-time symmetry breaking and its connection to dark matter, exploring revolutionary perspectives in theoretical physics and cosmology.

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