International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Spontaneous Disorder Near the Mott Transition on Frustrated Lattices

Explore spontaneous disorder in frustrated lattices near Mott transitions. Examine pyrochlore models, effective theories, and experimental realizations in molybdates. Analyze phase diagrams, magnetization, and transport properties.

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

The Visions of Shamans and Saints - Dynamic Instabilities in Neuroscience by Bard Ermentrout

Explore neural patterns, from motor activity to brain imaging, and their connections to paleolithic art and hallucinations. Discover mechanisms behind spatial and temporal patterns in neuroscience.

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

Black Holes and the Reversibility of Time by Suvrat Raju

Explore the black hole information paradox and recent developments in resolving it, examining the conflict between time reversibility in physics and the apparent loss of information in black holes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Banquet Speeches and Reminiscences at SpentaFest

Celebratory speeches and reminiscences honoring Spenta's contributions to theoretical physics, highlighting his impact on Asian Winter Schools, regional meetings, and mentorship of young researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics at Different Length Scales by R Shankar

Explore physics across scales, from string theory to quantum matter, black holes, and climate, with insights on theoretical developments and real-world applications.

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

Entanglement Entropy, Quantum Field Theory, and Holography by Matthew Headrick

Explore entanglement entropy in quantum systems, focusing on its applications in field theory and holography. Learn about classical and quantum correlations, mutual information, and entropy in spin systems.

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

Why Do Simple Models Work? Partial Answers from Information Geometry - Lecture 1

Explores information geometry to understand why simple models effectively describe complex systems, focusing on statistical mechanics, renormalization, and model reduction in physics and biology.

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

From Information Theory to Learning via Statistical Physics - Introduction

Explore connections between information theory, statistical physics, and learning. Delve into classical statistics, high-dimensional problems, and Bayesian approaches, with applications in signal processing and regression.

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

The Universe: Big and Small by Ashoke Sen

Explore the universe from elementary particles to cosmic inflation, delving into standard model physics, cosmology, and string theory with renowned physicist Ashoke Sen.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Charge Transfer Rates in Soluble P3HT-PCBM Nano-Aggregates

Explore charge transfer rates in P3HT:PCBM nanoaggregates and their impact on solar cell morphology. Gain insights into molecular materials for efficient charge generation and novel spectroscopic techniques.

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

Black Holes, Waves of Gravity, and Other Warped Ideas of Dr. Einstein

Explore Einstein's revolutionary theories, including black holes and gravitational waves, and their impact on science and culture. Learn about recent breakthroughs in detecting cosmic phenomena using advanced technology.

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

Andreev Reflection Near the Dirac Point at Graphene – NbSe2 Junction by Anindya Das

Explores Andreev reflection in graphene-NbSe2 junctions, discussing experimental challenges, data analysis, and implications for quantum Hall effect and superconductivity in these novel heterostructures.

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

Introduction to Hydrodynamic Stability - Part 1

Explore hydrodynamic stability concepts, from sand ripples to fluid instabilities. Learn about linear stability analysis, stratification effects, and various instability types in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Gene Genealogies and Coalescent Processes by John Wakeley

Explore gene genealogies and coalescent processes in population genetics, covering inference of human population history from genome sequences and SNP-difference data analysis.

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

Understanding Tandem Running Recruitment in Indian Ants

Explores tandem running in Indian ants during colony relocation, examining recruitment strategies, decision-making flexibility, and movement dynamics to understand collective behavior in social insects.

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