Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Long-Range Interactions and Quantum Error Correction Frontier - Misha Lukin

Explore quantum simulators, long-range interactions, and error correction in many-body systems. Discover novel phases and out-of-equilibrium phenomena in this cutting-edge physics talk by Harvard's Misha Lukin.

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

How Rapid Radiative Cooling Controls Astrophysical Turbulent Mixing

Explores how rapid radiative cooling influences turbulent mixing in astrophysical contexts, focusing on its impact on fluid dynamics and energy transfer in space environments.

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

Magnetic Turbulence in High Intensity Laser Produced Plasmas - Amita Das

Explores magnetic turbulence in laser-produced plasmas, discussing high-intensity laser interactions, plasma dynamics, and potential applications in astrophysics and fusion research.

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

Interfacial Instability as a Single- and Multiphase Phenomenon - Peter Vorobieff

Explores interfacial instability in single and multiphase systems, examining fluid dynamics and mixing processes. Discusses applications in fundamental physics and quantum metrology.

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

Turbulent Convection at Very High Rayleigh Numbers and the Weakly Nonlinear Theory by Herring, Busse and Others

Explores turbulent convection at extreme Rayleigh numbers and weakly nonlinear theory, connecting quantum metrology to fundamental physics studies and promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration in fluid dynamics.

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

Scaling Characteristics of Hydrodynamic Turbulence - Kartik Iyer (Michigan Tech)

Explore scaling characteristics of hydrodynamic turbulence with Kartik Iyer. Gain insights into fluid dynamics and turbulent flow behavior through this expert presentation from the Interfaces and Mixing in Fluids conference.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Smooth Solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equation - James Glimm

Explore smooth solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equation with James Glimm, delving into fluid dynamics and mathematical physics as part of the Interfaces and Mixing in Fluids conference at KITP.

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

Exact Solution of Decaying Turbulence - Alexander Migdal

Explores an exact solution for decaying turbulence, presenting innovative approaches to understanding fluid dynamics and energy dissipation in turbulent systems.

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

Would Mixing Be Any Different in a Remote Part of the Universe? - Alex Klimenko

Explores the universality of fluid mixing principles across different regions of the universe, examining potential variations in remote cosmic environments and their implications for fundamental physics.

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

The Metastable State of the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam-Tsingou Problem - David Campbell

Explores the metastable state in the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam-Tsingou problem, discussing its implications for nonlinear dynamics and energy distribution in physical systems. Presents recent findings and theoretical developments in this fundamental physics probl…

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

Unbounded Wall Turbulence Induced by Inverse Cascade - Xi Chen

Explores unbounded wall turbulence caused by inverse cascade, discussing fluid dynamics and turbulence phenomena in the context of interfaces and mixing in fluids, plasmas, and materials.

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

Magnetic Field Transport in Thin Accretion Disks - Ethan Vishniac

Explores magnetic field transport in thin accretion disks, discussing mechanisms and implications for astrophysical systems. Presents theoretical models and recent findings in accretion disk magnetohydrodynamics.

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

Convective Mixing in Stellar Reactive Flows - Michael Zingale

Explore convective mixing in stellar reactive flows with Michael Zingale. This talk delves into the complex interactions between convection and nuclear reactions in stars, offering insights into stellar evolution and astrophysical processes.

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

Metastability of MHD Atmospheres and Their Relaxation - David Hosking

Explores metastability in magnetohydrodynamic atmospheres and relaxation processes, discussing implications for fluid dynamics, plasma physics, and astrophysical phenomena.

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

Turbulent Detonation in Type Ia Supernovae - Bob Fisher

Explore turbulent detonation in type Ia supernovae with Bob Fisher. Gain insights into this astrophysical phenomenon and its implications for our understanding of stellar explosions.

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