International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Understanding Matter Distribution with the Sunyaev Zel'dovich Effect

Explore matter distribution in the universe using the Sunyaev Zel'dovich Effect. Learn about this powerful tool for studying cosmic structures and its applications in modern cosmology research.

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

A Journey Through the Plasma Universe by Pallavi Bhat

Explore the fascinating world of plasma physics, from solar phenomena to fusion energy, in this comprehensive lecture on the plasma universe and its wide-ranging applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced General Relativity - A Centennial Tribute to Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri - Lecture 1

Explore advanced general relativity concepts, including black holes, spacetime geometry, and Raychaudhuri equations, in this comprehensive lecture series honoring physicist Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics and the Reversibility of Time by Suvrat Raju

Explore black holes, quantum mechanics, and time reversibility with physicist Suvrat Raju. Delve into paradoxes, recent progress, and the fascinating intersection of these complex topics in theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chance and Chaos - How to Predict the Unpredictable by Jens Marklof

Explore chaos theory, unpredictability, and mathematical tools for analyzing chaotic systems. Discover applications in weather forecasting, statistical physics, and everyday phenomena like coin tosses and bread kneading.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Tipping Points by Tim Lenton

Explore climate tipping points, their global impact, and early warning systems. Gain insights into critical transitions in complex systems like monsoons, ocean circulation, and rainforests.

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

Black Hole Information Paradox - Discussion with Nishina Asia Prize 2022 Winner

Explore the Black-Hole information paradox, Hawking radiation, and quantum gravity with physicist Suvrat Raju. Gain insights into cutting-edge theories and recent breakthroughs in theoretical physics.

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

Finding Our Place Among Stars

Explore our place in the Milky Way galaxy, from star mapping techniques to the latest GAIA mission findings. Discover the structure, dynamics, and mysteries of our cosmic home.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Two Applications of the Bootstrap in QCD - Lecture 1

Explore bootstrap applications in QCD, focusing on positivity, loop equations, and lattice gauge theory. Gain insights into large-N limit, positivity constraints, and gradient flow in this advanced theoretical physics lecture.

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

Novel Phases of Matter Near Absolute Zero Temperature by Sanjukta Roy

Explore novel phases of matter at ultra-low temperatures, including Bose-Einstein condensates and supersolids. Learn about quantum technologies, atomic clocks, and applications in space exploration and navigation systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics of Life - A Survey from the US National Academy of Sciences by William Bialek

Explore the emergence of biological physics as a distinct field, its historical context, current state, and future challenges, with insights from the US National Academy of Sciences survey.

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

Statistical Physics of Turbulence - Lecture 1

Explore turbulent flows in nature and industry, examining mathematical, engineering, and physical perspectives. Learn about analytical, experimental, and numerical tools, and delve into the phenomenology of turbulence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stochastic Gradient Descent and Machine Learning - Lecture 1

Explore optimization methods, gradient descent, Newton's method, and convexity in machine learning. Gain insights into iterative algorithms and their applications in statistical physics and data analysis.

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

Pattern Formation in Biology - Lecture 4

Explore hydrodynamic theories in biology, focusing on pattern formation in active fluids and the actomyosin cortex. Learn about conservation laws, chemical reactions, and force balance in biological systems.

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

Pattern Formation in Biology - Lecture 2

Explore linear stability analysis, pattern formation, and dynamical systems in biology. Covers fixed points, Ginzburg-Landau equation, perturbations, and Swift-Hohenberg model. Includes examples and Q&A session.

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