Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Accelerating the Discovery and Design of Nanoparticle Assemblies - Marjolein Dijkstra

Explore cutting-edge techniques for discovering and designing nanoparticle assemblies, focusing on mesoscale materials that combine atomic properties with structural complexity for advanced functional applications.

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

Self-Assembling Ultrathin Nanowires Into Bundles, Fibres & Transparent Electrodes - Tobias Kraus

Explore self-assembly of ultrathin nanowires into complex structures and their applications in transparent electrodes. Learn about hierarchical approaches to functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Repurposing the Blueprint for Life Through Colloidal Crystal Engineering With DNA

Explore DNA-based colloidal crystal engineering for innovative materials design. Discover how nanoparticle assembly at the mesoscale combines atomic properties with structural complexity, opening new frontiers in functional materials.

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

From Geometrically Frustrated Assemblies to Metamaterials - Xiaoming Mao

Exploring the transition from geometrically frustrated assemblies to metamaterials, focusing on nanoparticle assembly and its applications in creating functional materials with unique structural properties.

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

Monoclinic Nano-Colloidal Nematic Fluids and Condensed Matter Systems - Ivan Smalyukh

Explores monoclinic nano-colloidal nematic fluids and condensed matter systems, focusing on nanoparticle assembly for functional materials. Discusses recent developments and future directions in this interdisciplinary field.

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

Collective X-ray Diffraction and Photoluminescence in Perovskite Nanocrystal Superlattices

Explore collective X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence in perovskite nanocrystal superlattices. Gain insights into nanoparticle assembly and its applications in functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Emergent Phenomena in Semiconductor Nanoparticle Assemblies - Tobias Hanrath

Explore emergent phenomena in semiconductor nanoparticle assemblies, focusing on mesoscale materials, quantum functions, and structural complexity. Gain insights from interdisciplinary perspectives in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

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

Macroscopic Nanoparticle Superlattices via Self-Assembly - Rob Macfarlane

Explore nanoparticle superlattice self-assembly, its applications, and future directions in materials science. Gain insights from MIT expert Rob Macfarlane on this cutting-edge field of research.

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

Self-Assembly of Electrostatically-Stabilized Nanocrystal Into Strongly Electronically Coupled Supercrystalline Solids - Dmitri Talapin

Explore nanocrystal self-assembly and supercrystalline solids formation, focusing on electrostatic stabilization and strong electronic coupling. Gain insights into hierarchical approaches for functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Next Steps in Patchy Particle Assembly Engineering - Sharon Glotzer

Exploring advancements in nanoparticle assembly engineering, focusing on patchy particles and their potential for creating complex, functional materials with unique structural properties.

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

Nonequilibrium Design Strategies for Functional Colloidal Assemblies - David Limmer

Explores nonequilibrium strategies for designing functional colloidal assemblies, focusing on mesoscale nanoparticle assembly and its applications in creating complex, quantum-enabled materials.

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

Dynamics and Emergent Complexity in Self-Assembled Nanoparticle Superlattices - Xingchen Ye

Explore dynamics and emergent complexity in self-assembled nanoparticle superlattices. Discover hierarchical approaches to functional materials operating at the mesoscale, combining atomic nature with structural complexity.

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

Electron Videography of Nanoparticles in and Out of Equilibrium - Qian Chen

Explore electron videography techniques for studying nanoparticle behavior in equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, offering insights into their dynamic properties and assembly processes.

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

When Are Nanocrystals Hard Shapes - The Role of Ligands in Nanocrystal Assembly

Explore the role of ligands in nanocrystal assembly and their impact on shape hardness. Gain insights into hierarchical approaches for creating functional materials at the mesoscale.

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

Assembly, Disassembly and Mechanics of Nanoparticle Vesicles - Zvonimir Dogic

Explore nanoparticle vesicle dynamics, focusing on assembly, disassembly, and mechanical properties. Gain insights into mesoscale materials and their potential for creating complex, functional structures.

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