Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Discussion Led by Eliot Quataert - Princeton

Explore astrophysical turbulence across cosmic scales in this expert-led discussion, covering recent advances, interdisciplinary applications, and future research directions in the field.

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• 36 minutes
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MHD Turbulence - What the 3D Magnetic Field Observations Are Revealing - Mehrnoosh Tahani

Explore 3D magnetic field observations revealing insights into MHD turbulence, presented by Mehrnoosh Tahani from Stanford as part of the Turbulence in the Universe conference.

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• 32 minutes
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Turbulence and Instabilities in Collisionless Accretion Flows - Vladimir Zhdankin

Explore turbulence and instabilities in collisionless accretion flows with Vladimir Zhdankin. Gain insights into astrophysical phenomena and their impact on various cosmic environments.

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• 29 minutes
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Particle Acceleration in Magnetized Plasma Turbulence - Luca Comisso

Explore particle acceleration in magnetized plasma turbulence with Luca Comisso. Part of the "Turbulence in the Universe" conference, this talk covers astrophysical applications and recent advances in the field.

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• 29 minutes
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Disc Wars: The Thin Disc Strikes Back - Deepika Bollimpalli

Explore astrophysical turbulence in thin discs with Deepika Bollimpalli's conference talk. Gain insights into recent advances, observational techniques, and implications for various cosmic environments.

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• 29 minutes
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Turbulence in Radiation-Dominated Disks - Jim Stone

Explore turbulence in radiation-dominated disks with Jim Stone from IAS. This talk delves into astrophysical turbulence, its impact on various cosmic environments, and recent advancements in the field.

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• 30 minutes
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A Large Compressible MHD Turbulence Simulation - James Beattie (Princeton - CITA)

Explore compressible MHD turbulence simulation without net magnetic flux. Gain insights into astrophysical turbulence across various cosmic environments, from stellar interiors to galaxy clusters.

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• 29 minutes
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Magnetic Fields in Galaxy Clusters - Insights from Synchrotron and X-Ray Intensity Gradients

Explore magnetic fields in galaxy clusters through synchrotron and X-ray intensity gradients. Gain insights into astrophysical turbulence and its impact on various cosmic environments.

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• 33 minutes
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Begin at the Beginning - How Black Holes Are Born, Launch Jets and Tidally Disrupt Stars

Explore the birth, jet formation, and star disruption processes of black holes in this astrophysics talk. Gain insights into turbulence across various cosmic environments and its impact on astronomical understanding.

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• 28 minutes
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Convection, MRI and Magnetic Elevation in High Luminosity Accretion Disks Around Supermassive Black Holes

Explores convection, magnetorotational instability, and magnetic elevation in accretion disks near supermassive black holes, discussing turbulence dynamics and their astrophysical implications.

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• 30 minutes
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Variability, Dynamos & Large-Scale Field Growth in Simplified Models of Black Hole Accretion Disks

Explore simplified models of black hole accretion disks, examining variability, dynamos, and large-scale magnetic field growth in astrophysical turbulence contexts.

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• 29 minutes
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Turbulence in the Universe - Siyao Xu

Explore cosmic turbulence and its impact on the universe's structure and evolution. Discover how this fundamental phenomenon shapes galaxies, star formation, and interstellar dynamics.

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• 53 minutes
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Mapping Cosmic Magnetism in the Space Between Stars

Explore cosmic magnetism in the Milky Way and beyond, learning how magnetic fields shape interstellar space and how scientists measure them. Gain insights into the fascinating world of astrophysics and galactic structures.

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• 1 hour 9 minutes
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What String Theory Is - A Perspective - Rajesh Gopakumar

Explore string theory's fundamental concepts and its role in unifying theoretical physics, presented by expert Rajesh Gopakumar in this insightful lecture from the Kavli Institute.

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• 1 hour 2 minutes
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The Muon Shot and the Future of Particle Physics

Explore the future of particle physics with a focus on muon colliders, addressing mysteries like mass origin and dark matter. Learn about cutting-edge research and potential breakthroughs in fundamental physics.

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• 52 minutes
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