Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Experimental Tests of Novel Short Range Forces with AMO Methods - Andy Geraci

Exploring novel short-range forces using atomic, molecular, and optical methods. Geraci discusses experimental techniques and their potential for advancing fundamental physics research.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quantum-Enhanced Interferometry for New Physics - Hartmut Grote

Explore quantum-enhanced interferometry for fundamental physics experiments, discussing advancements in precision measurements and potential applications in dark matter detection and gravitational wave research.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fundamental Physics with Atoms and Molecules - Marianna Safronova

Explore cutting-edge experiments in fundamental physics using atoms and molecules. Learn about advancements in testing dark matter, symmetry violations, and gravitational waves through cold atom techniques and interferometry.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Formation and Evolution of Close Magnetic White Dwarf Binaries - Diogo Belloni

Explore the formation and evolution of close magnetic white dwarf binaries, their impact on astrophysics, and implications for stellar remnants and galactic populations.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Is Modularity and What Is It Good For? - KITP Blackboard Talk by Jeff Harvey

Explore modularity in theoretical physics, its applications, and significance through an expert-led discussion, fostering interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration among researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hidden Symmetries in Final Form - Madhav Mani

Explores symmetry-breaking events in embryonic development, discussing mechanisms and theories that contribute to a unified understanding of morphogenesis and body plan formation.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Interfaces Between Atomically Precise Metal Nanoparticles and Biomolecules - Prospects and Challenges

Exploring interfaces between precise metal nanoparticles and biomolecules, discussing prospects and challenges in nanoparticle assembly for functional materials at the mesoscale.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ab Initio Excited State Dynamics in Nanoclusters - Semiconducting, Metallic and Perovskites

Explore ab initio excited state dynamics in nanoclusters, focusing on semiconducting, metallic, and perovskite materials. Gain insights into quantum phenomena and emerging properties at the mesoscale.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fundamental & Applied Aspects of Laser Diodes Based on Colloidal Quantum Dots - Victor Klimov

Explores fundamental principles and practical applications of laser diodes using colloidal quantum dots, focusing on recent developments and future prospects in nanoparticle assembly and quantum technology.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dark and Photo-Conductivity in Ordered Array of Nanocrystal Solids - Alexander Efros

Explores dark and photo-conductivity in ordered nanocrystal arrays, discussing quantum phenomena and their impact on functional materials at the mesoscale. Highlights recent developments and future directions in nanoparticle assembly research.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Coupled Colloidal Quantum Dot Molecules - Uri Banin - Hebrew U Jerusalem

Explores coupled colloidal quantum dot molecules, focusing on nanoparticle assembly for functional materials. Discusses recent developments and future directions in this interdisciplinary field of nanoscience.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nanoparticles Assembled by DNA - From Devices to Lattices - Tim Liedl

Explore DNA-based nanoparticle assembly techniques for creating complex structures and devices, from individual components to intricate lattices, with potential applications in materials science and nanotechnology.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ion Correlations and Excluded Volume Effects in Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions With Charged Nanoparticles

Explores ion correlations and excluded volume effects in aqueous electrolyte solutions with charged nanoparticles, focusing on their impact on nanoparticle assembly and functional materials development.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Informational Matter - From Intelligent Design to Evolution

Exploring nanoparticle assembly: from designed structures to evolutionary approaches. Discusses hierarchical materials, quantum functions, and interdisciplinary convergence in creating complex nanostructures.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Probing Thermodynamic Stability With Generative Models - From Sampling to Coarse-Graining and Back

Exploring generative models for thermodynamic stability analysis, from sampling techniques to coarse-graining methods, with applications in nanoparticle assembly and functional materials design.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video