International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Sexual Selection in Females by Kavita Isvaran

Explores sexual selection in females, challenging traditional male-focused views. Examines evidence from various species, discussing competition, signaling, and aggression in female mating strategies.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to the Coalescent Theory - Lecture 2

Explore coalescent theory, population genetics, and evolutionary processes. Covers effective population size, migration, recombination, and linkage disequilibrium. Includes examples and simulations to illustrate key concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Coalescent Theory - Lecture 1

Explore coalescent theory in population genetics, covering Wright-Fisher models, mutation rates, and applications to human evolution. Gain insights into analyzing genetic data and detecting population changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astrophysical Plasma by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore astrophysical plasma properties, from dielectric screening to Cherenkov radiation. Understand dispersion in pulsars, Faraday rotation, and applications in neutrino detection and magnetic field mapping.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Traversable Wormholes - Understanding Global AdS2 by Juan Maldacena

Explore traversable wormholes and global AdS2 with Juan Maldacena. Delve into quantum mechanics, black holes, and the SYK model. Discover connections between entanglement and geometric wormholes in spacetime.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Holes and Steam Engines by Joseph Samuel

Explore black holes, thermodynamics, and Stephen Hawking's contributions in this accessible talk featuring demos, analogies, and interactive discussions on fundamental physics concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Early Days of Particle Physics in India by Sreerup Raychaudhuri

Explore the fascinating journey of particle physics in India, from early cosmic ray research to groundbreaking experiments, influential scientists, and institutional developments that shaped the field's evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Fissures of Modern Hinduism - Religion and Historiography by Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Explore the transformation of Hinduism from worldview to ethnic identity, examining intellectual shifts and historiographical approaches that shaped this transition in modern India.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pulsars, Supernova Remnants and Radio Galaxies by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore pulsars, supernova remnants, and radio galaxies in this comprehensive lecture. Discover the physics behind celestial phenomena, from neutron stars to quasars, and unravel the mysteries of the universe.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Radiation from Accelerated Charges by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore radiation from accelerated charges, covering dipole approximation, relativistic particles, and synchrotron radiation. Gain insights into astrophysical phenomena like pulsars and radio galaxies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Interstellar Medium by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore the fascinating world of interstellar space, from nebulae to molecular clouds. Learn about hydrogen radiation, star formation, and celestial masers in this comprehensive astrophysics lecture.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission of Radiation by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore quantum radiation theory, Einstein coefficients, energy level splitting, and applications in astrophysics. Gain insights into masers, lasers, and celestial phenomena through a comprehensive lecture on spontaneous and stimulated emission.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stephen Hawking's Legacy in Fundamental Physics by Rajesh Gopakumar

Explore Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking discoveries in black hole physics and early universe cosmology, and their lasting impact on fundamental physics and string theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Aspects of Finite p-Groups - Lecture 1

Explore computational techniques in finite p-groups, including polycyclic presentations, normal forms, and collection algorithms. Learn about central series, consistency checks, and weighted power-commutator presentations.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bringing the Science Back Into Water- A New Paradigm for 21st Century India by Mihir Shah

Exploring India's water crisis, its causes, and proposing a new paradigm for water management based on scientific principles and multidisciplinary approaches for sustainable solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video