International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

An Introduction to the AdS-CFT Correspondence by David Berenstein

Explore the AdS/CFT correspondence in theoretical physics with David Berenstein. This lecture introduces key concepts and principles of holography in string theory and quantum gravity.

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

Supersymmetric Black Holes, The Superconformal Index and Phases

Explore supersymmetric black holes, superconformal index, and AdS/CFT phases. Delve into entropy calculations, matrix integrals, and competing free energies in quantum gravity and string theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Resurgence Theory - Generalised Borel-Laplace Summation, "Alien Calculus" by David Sauzin

Explore advanced mathematical concepts in Resurgence Theory, including Borel-Laplace summation and "alien calculus," with applications in physics and dynamical systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Minimal Surfaces

Explore zero mean curvature surfaces in Euclidean 3-space, their mathematical aspects, and natural occurrences as idealized soap films. Recommended: Review complex analysis concepts.

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

Entangled Officers of Euler: A Quantum Solution to a Classically Impossible Problem

Explore quantum solutions to Euler's 36 officers problem, a classically impossible combinatorial puzzle. Discover connections to orthogonal Latin squares, entanglement, and quantum information theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Basics of Cold Atom Physics by Sourav Dutta

Explore fundamental concepts of cold atom physics, including ultracold atoms, molecules, and ions, quantum optics, and quantum thermodynamics in this comprehensive lecture.

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

Triangles and their Properties by Lakshmi B R (Kannada)

ತ್ರಿಕೋನಗಳ ಗುಣಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಸಂವಾದಾತ್ಮಕ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ. ಜ್ಯಾಮಿತಿಯ ಮೂಲಭೂತ ಆಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಗುಣಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಅನ್ವೇಷಿಸಲು ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವಕಾಶ.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Perspectives in Math and Art by Supurna Sinha

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and art during the European Renaissance, focusing on Projective Geometry and its impact on artistic representation and mathematical development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A New Generalization of Entanglement Entropy by Tadashi Takayanagi

Explore holography in string theory and its connection to entanglement entropy, including a new concept called pseudo entropy, with implications for quantum gravity and spacetime structure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Entanglement in QFT and Quantum Gravity by Tom Hartman

Explore quantum entanglement in QFT and gravity, focusing on the Page curve, islands, interior reconstruction, and replica wormholes. Gain insights into the black hole information paradox and its potential resolutions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Complex Dynamics and Arithmetic Geometry by Laura DeMarco

Exploring connections between dynamical systems and arithmetic geometry, focusing on periodic points, torsion points, and algebraic curves in genus 2. Insights from polynomial dynamics and Julia sets illustrate key concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deep Learning Approaches in Inverse Problems by Deep Ray

Explore deep learning techniques for solving inverse problems in various fields, focusing on applications, challenges, and recent advancements in this cutting-edge area of research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Science of the Indian Kitchen by Krish Ashok

Explore the chemistry behind Indian cooking, demystifying traditional techniques and empowering you to become a more adventurous, creative cook through simple scientific principles.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Topological Phases and Their Electromagnetic Responses

Explore topological materials' unique electromagnetic effects, from axion electrodynamics in insulators to quantized nonlinear responses in Weyl semimetals, with insights on interaction and disorder impacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantization, Gauge Theory, and the Analytic Approach to Geometric by Edward Witten

Explore quantization, gauge theory, and geometric analysis with renowned physicist Edward Witten in this advanced lecture on the intersection of quantum field theory and geometric representation theory.

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