Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Nanomaterials - Minimal Materials Controlling Forces & Energies at the 'Bottom'

Explore nanomaterials as minimal structures controlling forces and energies at the molecular level, with insights from Alex Travesset on their unique properties and potential applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Abelian Anyons in Moiré Matter to Non-Abelions in Synthetic Quantum Systems - Ashvin Vishwanath

Explore the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in quantum systems, from Abelian anyons in moiré matter to non-Abelions in synthetic structures, with insights on recent theoretical and experimental advancements.

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

Anyons- Fractionalization and Dynamics - Nandini Trivedi

Explore anyons, their fractionalization, and dynamics in topological systems. Discover recent advancements in the interplay between topology, symmetry, and interactions in quantum materials.

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

New Results on Crystalline Graphene Multilayers - Intervalley Coherence and Emergent Spin Orbit Coupling

Explores recent advancements in crystalline graphene multilayers, focusing on intervalley coherence and emergent spin-orbit coupling. Discusses implications for topology, symmetry, and interactions in condensed matter physics.

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

Quantum Materials Under Nonlinear Spotlight - Probing Symmetry and Quantum Geometry

Exploring quantum materials using nonlinear techniques to investigate symmetry and quantum geometry. Discusses recent advancements in probing topological properties and their interplay with symmetry and interactions.

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

Correlated Phases in Geometrically Frustrated Lattices - Ming Yi

Exploring correlated phases in geometrically frustrated lattices, focusing on recent developments in topology, symmetry, and interactions in condensed matter physics.

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

Mobile Majorana Zero Modes in Two-Channel Kondo Lattices - Rebecca Flint

Explores mobile Majorana zero modes in two-channel Kondo lattices, discussing the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in correlated quantum materials and their potential applications.

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

Illuminating Signatures of Gapless Topology and Correlations - Contrasting Nonlinear Optical Responses

Explore gapless topology and correlations through nonlinear optical responses. Gain insights into recent advancements in theoretical physics, focusing on the interplay between topology, symmetry, and interactions.

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

Topological Phases With Average Symmetries - Chong Wang

Explores the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in quantum systems, discussing recent advancements and their implications for understanding correlated topological phases and strongly interacting materials.

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

Kekulé Spiral Order in Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene from the Interplay Between Geometry and Topology - Nick Bultinck

Explores the interplay of geometry and topology in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene, focusing on Kekulé spiral order. Discusses recent advancements in understanding correlated topological phases and their implications.

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

The Topological Heavy Fermion Principle for Interacting Flat Bands in Twisted Bilayer Graphene and Beyond - Andrei Bernevig

Explores the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in flat band systems, focusing on twisted bilayer graphene and its implications for understanding correlated topological phases.

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

Exact Results for Metallic Quantum Critical Points - Hart Goldman

Exploring exact solutions for metallic quantum critical points, focusing on recent developments in topology, symmetry, and interactions in condensed matter physics.

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

Topology of the Fermi Sea - Charlie Kane

Exploring the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in electronic systems, focusing on recent advancements and their implications for understanding correlated topological phases and gapless states.

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

Thermal Hall Effect of Phonons via Kinetic Equation - Leon Balents

Explore the thermal Hall effect of phonons through kinetic equations, examining anomalous effects, Hall viscosity, and energy magnetization in quantum materials.

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

Visualizing the Origin of Bulk Metallicity in the Topological Kondo Insulator SmB6 - Harris Pirie

Exploring the interplay of topology, symmetry, and interactions in SmB6, this talk visualizes bulk metallicity origins in topological Kondo insulators, advancing understanding of correlated topological phases.

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