International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

An Introduction to Drosophila Neuroscience - Lecture 1

Explore Drosophila neuroscience, from genome to behavior. Learn about olfactory processing, motion vision, and neural circuits underlying sensory perception and motor control in fruit flies.

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• 1 hour 18 minutes
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How Flies Navigate - Lecture 1

Explore the intricate mechanisms of fly navigation, from neural circuits to behavioral outputs. Discover how flies determine their heading and direction through advanced neuroscience techniques and connectome analysis.

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• 1 hour 31 minutes
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Replica Symmetry Breaking in Spin Glasses by Chandan Dasgupta

Explore replica symmetry breaking in spin glasses, covering key concepts, models, and experimental results. Gain insights into Parisi's Nobel Prize-winning work and its significance in statistical mechanics.

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• 59 minutes
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The Future of Our Universe by Ashoke Sen

Explore the universe's future, dark energy's role in expansion, and potential cosmic fates. Delve into quantum theories, false vacuums, and humanity's options for long-term survival in an ever-changing cosmos.

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• 1 hour 32 minutes
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Connections Between Microscopic and Macroscopic Laws by Abhishek Dhar

Explore connections between microscopic and macroscopic laws in physics, focusing on heat conduction, Fourier's law, and fluctuating hydrodynamics in one-dimensional systems.

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• 1 hour 12 minutes
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Putting Order into Disorder - An Application to the Chronology of My Works by Giorgio Parisi

Nobel laureate Giorgio Parisi explores the chronology of his groundbreaking research, spanning quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and complex systems, revealing the interconnections in his diverse scientific contributions.

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• 2 hours 17 minutes
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Quantum Phases of Matter - The SYK Model

Explore quantum phases of matter through the SYK model with Prof. Sachdev. Delve into free fermion systems, entropy, random matrices, and complex quantum phenomena in this advanced theoretical physics lecture.

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• 1 hour 32 minutes
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Fractionalized Metallic Phases in the Single Band Hubbard Model - Quantum Phases of Matter XXII

Explore fractionalized metallic phases in the single band Hubbard model, covering pseudogap regimes, photoemission experiments, and strange metal behavior. Gain insights into quantum phases of matter from expert Subir Sachdev.

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• 1 hour 35 minutes
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Quantum Phases of Matter - Non-perturbative Luttinger Relations

Explore non-perturbative Luttinger relations in quantum matter, focusing on Anderson and Kondo lattice models, with insights from Subir Sachdev on advanced theoretical concepts.

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• 1 hour 39 minutes
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A Scientific Summary of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics

Explore complex systems, climate modeling, and statistical mechanics with insights from a Nobel Prize committee member. Gain a graduate-level understanding of interconnected physical phenomena.

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• 1 hour 31 minutes
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Calderon Problem - Introduction and Historical Context - Lecture 1

Explore the Calderon problem in inverse theory, covering its history, dimensions, approaches, and solutions. Gain insights into this fundamental concept in partial differential equations.

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• 1 hour
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The Finite Part of Infinity by Joseph Samuel

Explore the paradoxical equation 1+2+3...=-1/12, its mathematical interpretation, and its impact on physics, including the Casimir effect, with insights from differential geometry and topology.

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• 1 hour 35 minutes
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Quantum Matters by Arindam Ghosh

Explore quantum technologies' impact on computing, internet security, and sensing. Learn fundamental principles and real-world implementations from Prof. Arindam Ghosh's expert perspective.

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• 1 hour 37 minutes
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Deep Learning and Computations of PDEs by Siddhartha Mishra

Explore deep learning applications in PDEs, uncertainty quantification, and optimization. Learn about operator learning, DeepOnet decomposition, and high-dimensional PDEs in this advanced lecture.

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• 50 minutes
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Applying Physics to Mathematics by Tadashi Tokieda

Explore how physical intuition can uncover mathematical truths. Discover diverse examples that challenge both beginners and experts, bridging the gap between physics and mathematics.

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• 49 minutes
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