International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Black Holes by Ramesh Narayan

Explore the fascinating world of black holes, their properties, and their impact on the universe across various scales. Learn about these enigmatic objects from a renowned expert in astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Symmetric Spaces by Pralay Chatterjee

Explore symmetric spaces in this advanced lecture on geometry, groups, and dynamics. Delve into modern research aspects and connect with cutting-edge theories in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Crash Course in Riemannian Geometry by Harish Seshadri

Introductory lecture on Riemannian geometry, covering fundamental concepts and principles for graduate-level students in mathematics and theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Observations of Gravitational-Wave from a Binary Neutron Star Inspiral by Parameswaran Ajith

Explore the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves from merging neutron stars and its impact on multimessenger astronomy, featuring insights from electromagnetic observations across the spectrum.

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

Great Triumphs and False Stories: A Brief History of Indic & European Sciences by Roddam Narasimha

Explore the complex history of science in India and Europe, examining triumphs and myths to foster critical understanding of scientific achievements across cultures.

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

Fluids Everywhere - Flows on All Scales by Julia Mary Yeomans

Explore fluid dynamics from microscopic bacteria to planetary atmospheres. Discover fascinating phenomena like lotus leaf effects, turbulence, and the science behind flight.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macroscopic Fluctuation Theory by Tridib Sadhu

Introductory lecture on macroscopic fluctuation theory, covering fundamental concepts and applications in statistical physics for advanced students and researchers.

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

Statistical Physics of Active Matter - Lecture 1 by Sriram Ramaswamy

Explore the fascinating world of active matter in statistical physics. Learn about emergent behaviors, non-equilibrium dynamics, and collective phenomena in systems of self-propelled particles.

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

Non-Equilibrium Statistical Physics - Introductory Examples by Sidney Redner

Introductory examples of non-equilibrium statistical physics, covering advanced concepts for PhD students and researchers. Bridges gap between masters-level courses and current research frontiers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Galaxies by G Srinivasan

Explore galaxies with renowned physicist G Srinivasan in this advanced lecture, part of a comprehensive summer course on gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology for physics and astronomy students.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Are the Stars? - by G Srinivasan

Explore the nature of stars, their composition, energy production, and lifecycle in this comprehensive lecture by astrophysicist G Srinivasan, covering key concepts from Eddington's theories to nuclear fusion.

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

My Life in Physics - From Quarks to Strings by David Gross

Explore the evolution of theoretical high energy physics over five decades, from quarks to strings, through the personal journey and seminal contributions of a renowned physicist.

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

Introduction to Classical and Quantum Integrable Systems by Leon Takhtajan

Explore classical and quantum integrable systems, from historical examples to modern developments. Learn about Hamiltonian mechanics, r-matrix formalism, and the quantum Yang-Baxter equation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Photochemical and Thermochemical Generation of Hydrogen by Water Splitting by C.N.R. Rao

Explores artificial photosynthesis for renewable energy, focusing on water oxidation and hydrogen production using semiconductor heterostructures and novel solar-thermal methods.

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

GR and QG - The Next Hundred Years by T Padmanabhan

Exploring the future of general relativity and quantum gravity, discussing challenges, connections with thermodynamics, and new paradigms in spacetime physics over the next century.

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