International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

The SYK Model by David Gross

Explore large N theories, gauge-gravity dualities, and the SYK model in quantum field theory with Nobel laureate David Gross. Gain insights into advanced theoretical physics concepts and their applications.

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

S. Chandrasekhar's Fluid Dynamics by Katepalli Raju Sreenivasan

Explore S. Chandrasekhar's contributions to fluid dynamics, scaling in physics, and turbulent mixing through lectures by Katepalli Raju Sreenivasan, covering theoretical concepts and their applications.

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

The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge by Robbert Dijkgraaf - Followed by a Panel Discussion

Explore the value of curiosity-driven research and its impact on technological progress, featuring insights from renowned scientists and a panel discussion on global science trends.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robust Regression by Purushottam Kar

Explore robust regression techniques for learning and estimation in algorithms and optimization, focusing on practical applications and theoretical foundations.

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

How to Escape Saddle Points Efficiently? by Praneeth Netrapalli

Explore efficient methods for escaping saddle points in non-convex optimization, focusing on perturbed gradient descent and its applications in various algorithmic settings.

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

Spacetime, Quantum Mechanics and Positive Geometry by Nima Arkani Hamed

Explore the intersection of spacetime, quantum mechanics, and positive geometry, delving into scattering amplitudes, the mystery of time, and emergent phenomena in theoretical physics.

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

How Often Does a Polynomial Take Squarefree Values? by Manjul Bhargava

Explore the frequency of squarefree values in polynomials with Manjul Bhargava. Delve into number theory concepts, heuristic explanations, and recent developments in this fascinating mathematical topic.

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

Quantum Field Theory as the Language of Physics by Nathan Seiberg

Explore quantum field theory's role as the universal language of physics, its applications, limitations, and potential reformulation in this insightful talk by Nathan Seiberg.

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

Topology and the Electromagnetic Responses of Quantum Materials

Explore electromagnetic responses in quantum materials, focusing on topological insulators, Weyl semimetals, and quantized effects. Gain insights into Berry phases, anomalous Hall effect, and circular photogalvanic effect.

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

Majorana Particle in Condensed Matter Systems by Sankar Das Sarma

Explore Majorana 'particles' in condensed matter systems, covering qubit states, statistics, superconductors, quantum wires, and recent developments in this cutting-edge field of theoretical physics.

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

Population Genetics and Evolution - I- The Mechanisms of Evolution

Explore population genetics and evolution mechanisms through key concepts like exponential growth, Galton-Watson processes, selection, and fitness measurement in long-term experiments with E. coli and RNA viruses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves - From the Big Bang to Black Holes

Nobel laureate Kip Thorne explores gravitational waves, from their detection by LIGO to their potential for unveiling cosmic mysteries like black holes and the birth of the universe.

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

Dynamics of 2+1-dimensional Quantum Field Theory - Lecture 2

Explore advanced concepts in 2+1D quantum field theory, focusing on symmetries, topology, and duality. Gain insights into recent developments and their applications across physics disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deep Learning Applications by Rina Panigrahy

Explore deep learning applications, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Learn about neural networks, optimization methods, and real-world uses in image and speech recognition.

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

Introduction to Contact Geometry by Dheeraj Kulkarni

Explore contact geometry fundamentals, including Frobenius theorem, contactomorphisms, and Gray stability theorem. Learn about symplectic structures and their relation to contact manifolds.

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