International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Dynamical Phase Transitions in Markov Processes by Hugo Touchette

Explore dynamical phase transitions in Markov processes, contrasting with equilibrium transitions and examining a Brownian motion model showcasing localization-delocalization phenomena.

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• 1 hour
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A Mathematical Adventure in Immunology by Carmen Molina-Paris

Explore the immune system's complexity through mathematical modeling, examining cell interactions, disease prevention, and quantifying pathogen infectivity.

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• 1 hour 43 minutes
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RKKY Interactions on Dirac Surfaces by Herbert A Fertig

Exploración de interacciones RKKY en superficies de Dirac, enfocándose en grafeno y aislantes topológicos. Análisis de correlaciones antiferromagnéticas, ferromagnetismo inducido y efectos de tensión en propiedades magnéticas.

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• 1 hour 1 minute
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Introduction to Integer Quantum Hall Effect by Ganpathy Murthy

Comprehensive introduction to integer quantum Hall effect, covering classical Hall effect, Hamiltonian, Landau gauge, and conductivity equations. Includes gauge arguments and practical applications.

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• 1 hour 1 minute
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Theory of Disorder-Induced Half-Integer Thermal Hall Conductance by Mitali Banerjee

Explores disorder-induced half-integer thermal Hall conductance in fractional quantum Hall systems, focusing on experimental techniques, theoretical models, and implications for topological states of matter.

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• 48 minutes
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Metamaterials and Topological Mechanics - Lecture 2

Explores classical elasticity, free energy, and stress in metamaterials. Covers isotropic materials, Lame coefficients, and uniaxial crystals. Discusses forces and stresses in topological mechanical systems.

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• 1 hour 28 minutes
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The Realm of Supermassive Black Holes - Lecture 13

Explore the realm of supermassive black holes, from quasars to radio galaxies. Learn about their discovery, properties, and recent observations, including the groundbreaking image from the Event Horizon Telescope.

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• 1 hour 41 minutes
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Universe or Multiverse? - Neutron Stars and Black Holes Lecture 14

Explore the universe's expansion, cosmic microwave background, and inflationary theories. Delve into cosmological phase transitions, gauge theories, and the concept of multiverses in this comprehensive lecture.

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• 2 hours 14 minutes
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Introduction to NetLogo by Bill Rand

Learn agent-based modeling with NetLogo to simulate complex systems, explore emergence, and understand when to use ABM for research in social sciences and economics.

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• 1 hour 16 minutes
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Where Does the Statistics of Complex Systems Come From?

Explore the origins of complex systems statistics through sample space reducing processes, Zipf's law, and network diffusion. Gain insights into driven non-equilibrium systems and their statistical properties.

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• 1 hour 4 minutes
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Metamaterials and Topological Mechanics - Lecture 1

Explore metamaterials and topological mechanics, focusing on engineered structures with unique properties like negative refraction and protected edge states. Learn about applications in optics and elasticity.

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• 1 hour 28 minutes
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Phenomenology of the Quark Gluon Plasma by Rajeev Bhalerao

Explore the properties and behavior of Quark-Gluon Plasma in high-energy collisions. Learn about hydrodynamic models, lattice QCD, and recent developments in understanding this extreme state of matter.

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• 1 hour 38 minutes
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How Do Cells of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Behave in a Medium Containing Repressing and Including Carbon Sources

Explore Saccharomyces cerevisiae's behavior in mixed carbon sources, focusing on GAL genetic switch evolution, paradoxes in adaptation, and implications for yeast metabolism and nutrient decision-making.

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• 1 hour 32 minutes
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Perturbative QCD for Colliders - Lecture 1

Comprehensive introduction to perturbative QCD for colliders, covering quantum chromodynamics, color theory, gluon fields, asymptotic freedom, and renormalization group equations with practical examples.

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• 1 hour 24 minutes
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Neutron Stars and Black Holes - Lecture 11: Millisecond Pulsars

Explore millisecond pulsars: formation, evolution, and significance in astrophysics. Learn about their unique properties, detection methods, and role in gravitational wave research.

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• 1 hour 59 minutes
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