International Centre for Theoretical Sciences Courses

Cosmic Collisions - Learning About Black Holes and Neutron Stars Using Gravitational Waves by Patrick Brady

Explore gravitational-wave astronomy, black hole and neutron star mergers, and their implications for understanding the universe. Learn about LIGO observations, merger rates, mass distributions, and multi-messenger astronomy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity - Lecture 7

Explore Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, from its historical context to key concepts like the principle of equivalence, gravitational redshift, and field equations. Gain insights into this revolutionary theory of gravity.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sequence Alignment - Hidden Markov Models, Category Theory and All That Jazz by Soumyashant Nayak

Explore sequence alignment methods, from traditional algorithms to modern pseudo-alignment techniques, with insights on hidden Markov models and applications in RNA-Seq data analysis and evolutionary genetics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Big Data Meets Big Brother by Reetika Khera

Explore the controversial Aadhaar system's impact on welfare, privacy, and democracy in India. Uncover potential risks of digital ID projects and their implications for surveillance and data mining.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Well Do We Know Our Universe? by Jayant Narlikar

Explore the evolution of our understanding of the universe, from ancient ideas to modern cosmology, challenging current theories and advocating for alternative perspectives in astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nuclear Matter EOS Constraints from Gravitational Waves by Wolfgang Kastaun

Explore gravitational wave observations as a tool for understanding nuclear matter equation of state, focusing on measurable aspects, model-agnostic studies, and implications for neutron star properties.

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

LIGO-India - An Indian Mega-Science Adventure by Tarun Souradeep

Explore India's ambitious LIGO project for gravitational wave detection, covering its advantages, milestones, infrastructure, scientific collaboration, and future challenges in advancing astrophysics research.

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

Earth's Seasons: Earth's Tilt and Orbital Mechanics - Lecture 5

Explore Earth's climate dynamics, from orbital mechanics to monsoon systems, uncovering the intricate factors shaping our planet's seasons and long-term climate patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Big Bang, Black Holes & Gravitational Waves by Abhay Ashtekar

Explore the fascinating history and paradigm shifts in cosmology, black holes, and gravitational waves. Gain insights into scientific progress and learn valuable lessons for aspiring researchers.

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

The Culture of Science by Jayant Narlikar

Explore the evolution of scientific culture, from primitive beginnings to modern complexities, examining compromises and challenges in fundamental research and large-scale collaborations.

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

The Power of Sampling by Peter W. Glynn

Explore sampling methods in statistics, computation, and engineering. Learn about their history, applications, and advantages in overcoming dimensional challenges and creating scalable algorithms.

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

Dynamical Systems Biology of Cancer Metastasis by Mohit Kumar Jolly

Explore cancer metastasis through systems biology, focusing on EMT/MET processes, hybrid cell states, and their clinical implications. Gain insights into cellular plasticity and tumor progression mechanisms.

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

Mathematical and Statistical Modelling in the Fight to Control Tuberculosis by Emma McBryde

Exploring mathematical models to combat tuberculosis, from basic concepts to advanced simulations. Insights on disease dynamics, latency, mortality, and regional applications in the Asia Pacific.

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

Your Dreams May Come True with MTP2 by Caroline Uhler

Explore multivariate totally positive distributions, their properties, and applications in various fields. Learn about density estimation, ML estimation, and practical uses in portfolio selection and gene networks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Random Matrix Theory and its Applications - Lecture 4

Explore advanced concepts in Random Matrix Theory, including rotational invariance, correlation functions, spacing distributions, and applications to complex systems stability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video