International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Aspects of De Sitter Space - Lecture 2

Explore advanced concepts in de Sitter spacetimes, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Delve into wave functions, SO(1,4) groups, and the dS/CFT correspondence with expert insights.

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• 1 hour 20 minutes
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Aspects of De Sitter Space - Lecture 3

Explore advanced concepts in de Sitter spacetimes, including quantum aspects, dS/CFT correspondence, and higher spin theories. Gain insights into cosmological horizons and their unique properties.

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• 1 hour 19 minutes
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Aspects of De Sitter Space - Lecture 1

Explore de Sitter spacetimes, quantum aspects, and their relation to conformal theories. Delve into Vasiliev theory and compare cosmological and black hole horizons in this advanced physics lecture.

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• 1 hour 8 minutes
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Knot Polynomials from Chern-Simons Field Theory and Their String Theoretic Implications by P. Ramadevi

Explore knot polynomials, Chern-Simons theory, and string theory connections. Learn about knot classification, invariants, homology, and gauge-string duality in topological strings. Discover M-theory descriptions and brane constructions.

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• 1 hour 11 minutes
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Topological Strings, Knots, and Quivers - Lecture 1

Explore topological strings, knots, and quivers in this lecture covering knot invariants, Chern-Simons theory, A-polynomials, volume conjectures, and knot homology, with exercises and examples.

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• 1 hour 14 minutes
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The Geometric Langlands Conjecture and Non-Abelian Hodge Theory - Lecture 1

Explore the Geometric Langlands conjecture and non-abelian Hodge theory, examining connections between quantum fields, geometry, and representation theory in modern mathematics and theoretical physics.

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• 1 hour 14 minutes
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Moduli Spaces of Parabolic Connections and Parabolic Bundles and Geometric Langlands by M-H Saito

Explore moduli spaces of parabolic connections and bundles, their properties, and applications in Geometric Langlands. Covers deformation theory, symplectic structures, and key theorems in this advanced mathematical topic.

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• 1 hour 18 minutes
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Mechanics of Wrinkling, Folding and Crumpling - Lecture 1

Explore geometric flexibility in nature and technology, from sea urchins to fabric. Learn stress, pressure, torque balance, and material constants in wrinkling and folding mechanics.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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Quantum Computation: Introduction and Fundamentals - Lecture 1

Comprehensive introduction to quantum computation, covering key concepts like quantum parallelism, annealing, gates, and qubits. Explores various quantum computer types and fundamental operations in quantum mechanics.

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• 1 hour 24 minutes
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Introduction to Random Walks and Markov Processes - Preparatory Lecture 1

Comprehensive introduction to random walks and Markov processes, covering discrete and continuous cases, evolution equations, and master equations for advanced statistical physics students.

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• 1 hour 29 minutes
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PT Symmetry in Optics, Exceptional Points and Bound States in the Continuum

Explore PT symmetry in optics, exceptional points, and bound states in the continuum. Discover applications in quantum physics, optics, and modified KdV equations.

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• 34 minutes
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Effective Non-Hermitian Quantum Physics - From Sensing to Exotic Topology by Aashish Clerk

Explore non-Hermitian quantum physics, from sensing applications to exotic topological phenomena. Discover dispersive measurements, exceptional point sensing, and novel approaches in quantum dynamics and topology.

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• 50 minutes
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Time-Independent Scattering Theory and Its Dynamical Formulation - Lecture 3

Explores time-independent scattering theory and its dynamical formulation, covering topics like transfer matrices, scattering amplitudes, and exactly solvable potentials in 2D systems.

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• 1 hour 27 minutes
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The Particles at Null-Infinity by Shamik Banerjee

Explore particle behavior at null-infinity, asymptotic Poincaré group, space-time translations, transition amplitudes, and creation/annihilation fields. Applications and U(1) Kac-Moody theory discussed.

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• 1 hour 7 minutes
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Science, the Fulcrum for Social and Economic Change by K VijayRaghavan

Exploring science's role as a catalyst for societal and economic transformation, emphasizing its importance in national development and addressing global challenges.

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• 1 hour 50 minutes
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