International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

How Fish Swim by Jaywant H Arakeri

Explore the fascinating world of aquatic locomotion, from sharks to eels. Discover the efficiency, flexibility, and unique adaptations of marine creatures compared to man-made underwater vehicles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

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

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

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Yang-Mills for Mathematicians by Sourav Chatterjee

Exploration of Yang-Mills theories, lattice gauge theories, quark confinement, mass gap, and gauge-string duality as probabilistic problems in quantum field theory construction.

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

Topological Quantum Matter, Entanglement, and a "Second Quantum Revolution" by Duncan Haldane

Explore topological quantum matter, entanglement, and the "second quantum revolution" with Nobel laureate Duncan Haldane. Discover exotic states, quantum information theory, and potential applications in quantum computing.

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

Our Amazing Universe- Astronomical Revelations and New Mysteries by François R. Bouchet

Explore astronomical observations constraining the Cosmos, radical ideas on its origin, and mysteries like Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Learn how we uncover these cosmic secrets.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

States of Matter by Deepak Dhar

Explore the intricacies of matter states beyond solid, liquid, and gas. Delve into scientific approaches for understanding and describing nature's fundamental properties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Finite Discussion on the Infinite by Tanvi Jain

Explore the intriguing concept of infinity with mathematician Tanvi Jain, delving into its historical significance and mathematical implications in this thought-provoking lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics and Astrophysics of Electromagnetic Counterparts of Binary Mergers - Lecture 1 by Kenta Hotokezaka

Explore electromagnetic counterparts of binary mergers in gravitational-wave astronomy. Learn about physics, astrophysics, and recent observations in this graduate-level lecture by Kenta Hotokezaka.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Quantum Physics Democratised Music - A Meditation on Physics and Technology by Michael Berry

Explore unexpected connections between physics, technology, and human culture through examples like music and gold, revealing the intricate web linking scientific advancements to everyday life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantum Mechanics and the Geometry of Spacetime by Juan Maldacena

Explore the intriguing connection between quantum mechanics and spacetime geometry, focusing on black holes, entanglement, and wormholes. Gain insights into quantum teleportation and its geometric interpretation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Selfie With Blackhole ODRAW Hands on Session by Ananda Hota

Hands-on training for citizen-scientists to create and analyze astronomical images using NASA tools and GMRT data, focusing on galaxies with supermassive black holes and plasma jets.

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

Compton Scattering and the Gamma Ray Universe by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore Compton scattering's role in gamma ray astronomy, covering diverse celestial phenomena from interstellar clouds to active galactic nuclei. Gain insights into high-energy astrophysics and cosmic radiation processes.

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

Towards Life in a Jar by Zorana Zeravcic

Explore the potential of artificial systems mimicking life's characteristics using novel building blocks, navigating vast possibilities to discover unexpected capabilities beyond familiar biological structures.

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

Supersymmetric Gauge Theories Lecture by Shiraz Minwalla

Explore supersymmetric gauge theories with expert Shiraz Minwalla in this advanced lecture for graduate students and researchers in high-energy physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video