ICTP-SAIFR Courses

Groundbreaking Papers in Theoretical Physics - Class 2

Dive into groundbreaking theoretical physics papers with Pedro Vieira, exploring cutting-edge concepts and revolutionary ideas in this second class of the series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Are We Sure It's a Supermassive Black Hole at the Heart of Our Galaxy?

Explore the evidence for a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with Parth Bambhaniya, examining current research and alternative theories in this thought-provoking astronomical discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Disks and Spheroids Across Cosmic Time: Morphological and Star Formation Evolution of Galaxies from z = 2.4 to z = 0.2

Explore the morphological and star formation evolution of galaxies from z=2.4 to z=0.2, examining how disks and spheroids change across cosmic time.

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

Modeling Halo Bias with Neural Networks

Explore how neural networks can be applied to model halo bias in cosmology with Natalia Villa Rodrigues' research presentation from USP.

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

Make with Minerals - Exploring Mineral-Based Fabrication Techniques

Explore the fascinating world of mineral-based creation with Wim Noorduin's workshop presentation from the II Brazilian Workshop on Soft Matter.

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

Theory and Simulations of Charge Regulation of Colloidal Particles in Electrolyte Solutions

Explore the theory and simulations of charge regulation in colloidal particles within electrolyte solutions through this comprehensive workshop presentation by Yan Levin from UFRGS, Brazil.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stabilizing Water-in-Water Emulsion with Swollen Lamellar Phases

Explore the stabilization of water-in-water emulsions using swollen lamellar phases in this presentation by Frederic Nallet from Université de Bordeaux at the II Brazilian Workshop on Soft Matter.

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

Soil Creep: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective

Explore soil creep phenomena through statistical mechanics with Eduardo Jagla, examining fundamental principles and applications in this specialized workshop presentation.

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

Mechanical Properties of Active Materials

Explore the mechanical properties of active materials with Chantal Valeriani, examining key concepts and insights from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid research.

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

Pumping and Mixing in Active Nematics

Explore the dynamics of pumping and mixing in active nematics with Rodrigo Coelho's workshop presentation, focusing on soft matter physics principles and applications.

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

Short-Time Dynamics in Active Systems: The Vicsek Model

Explore the short-time dynamics of active systems through the Vicsek model with M. Leticia Puzzo's analysis of collective behavior and phase transitions in non-equilibrium systems.

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

Contributed Talks on Soft Matter Physics

Explore cutting-edge research in soft matter physics through talks on colloidal dynamics, virus modeling, colloidal gels, active matter, and liquid crystals from leading researchers at the II Brazilian Workshop.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fundamentals and Applications of Glass Crystallization

Explore the fundamentals and applications of glass crystallization with Edgar Zanotto, covering key principles and practical uses in this comprehensive workshop session.

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

Dynamics of Branching Morphogenesis

Explore the dynamics of branching morphogenesis with Ignacio Bordeu's presentation from the II Brazilian Workshop on Soft Matter, examining key principles and mechanisms of this biological process.

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

Groundbreaking Papers in Theoretical Physics - Class 3

Delve into groundbreaking theoretical physics papers with Pedro Vieira in this third class of a series exploring significant contributions to the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video