Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Observational Tests of Theory in Binary Systems - Part II

Explore observational tests of binary system theories, focusing on circumbinary gas evolution and its influence on embedded binaries across stellar and black hole scales.

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

Chasing Polar Alignment in Hierarchical Triple Systems

Explores polar alignment in hierarchical triple systems, discussing circumbinary gas evolution, observational signatures, and numerical modeling techniques for stellar and black hole binaries.

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

Observational Tests of Theory I - Discussion on Binary Systems

Explore observational tests of binary systems in astrophysics, from stellar pairs to supermassive black holes, and their interactions with surrounding gas in this insightful conference talk.

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

Missing Physics III - Discussion on Binary Systems and Circumbinary Gas

Explore circumbinary gas evolution, observational signatures, and numerical modeling techniques in stellar and black hole binary systems with experts Roger Blandford and Sean McWilliams.

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

Disks Around Binaries and Binaries in Big Disks - Dong Lai

Explore the dynamics of circumbinary gas and its influence on binary systems, from stellar pairs to supermassive black holes. Gain insights into observational signatures and numerical modeling techniques.

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

Discussion: Populations II - Binary Systems in Astrophysics

Explore binary systems in astrophysics, from stellar to supermassive black holes. Discuss gas evolution, observational signatures, and numerical modeling techniques across varied scales.

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

Simulating Binaries in Thin Disks - Chris Tiede

Explore numerical techniques for modeling binary systems in circumbinary gas, focusing on thin disks. Learn about evolution, observational signatures, and cross-scale similarities in astrophysics.

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

Connecting AGN Accretion Disks to Black Hole Binaries at Multiple Scales - K.E. Saavik Ford

Explore the evolution and influence of circumbinary gas in binary systems, from stellar to supermassive black holes, and its observational signatures across astrophysical scales.

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

Electromagnetic Observations of Binary Supermassive Black Holes - New Opportunities with Large Synoptic Surveys

Explore electromagnetic observations of binary supermassive black holes and new opportunities with large synoptic surveys. Gain insights into circumbinary gas evolution and its influence on embedded binary systems.

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

Missing Physics II in Binary Accretion Systems

Explore circumbinary gas evolution, observational signatures, and numerical modeling techniques for binary systems across stellar and black hole scales.

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

From Kiloparsec Scales to Merger - Properties of Dual AGNs

Explore dual AGN properties from kiloparsec scales to merger, focusing on systems that become gravitational wave sources. Gain insights into circumbinary gas evolution and its influence on binary systems.

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

Supermassive Black Hole Binaries, from Galaxy Mergers to Gravitational Waves

Explore the evolution of supermassive black hole binaries from galaxy mergers to gravitational waves, examining their interactions with circumbinary gas and observational signatures.

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

Observations of Circumbinary Gas in Binary Systems

Explore circumbinary gas evolution in stellar and black hole binary systems, examining observational signatures and numerical modeling techniques to advance our understanding of these complex astrophysical phenomena.

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

The Role of Accretion in the Formation of Gravitational Wave Sources - Pablo Marchant

Explore the impact of accretion on gravitational wave source formation in binary systems, from stellar to supermassive black hole scales, with insights on circumbinary gas evolution and observational signatures.

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

EFTs of Gravity - Walter Goldberger

Explores effective field theories of gravity, focusing on recent advances and future opportunities in particle physics and cosmology. Presented by Walter Goldberger from Yale University at the 2022 Snowmass Theory Frontier Conference.

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