Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Observations of Polluted White Dwarfs - Siyi Xu

Explore observations of polluted white dwarfs, their significance in astrophysics, and insights into stellar and planetary evolution. Gain expert knowledge on this fascinating topic in astronomy.

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

A Road-Map to White Dwarf Pollution - Marc Brouwers

Explore white dwarf pollution through astrometric, photometric, and spectroscopic data. Gain insights into stellar remnants and their role in probing various astrophysical phenomena.

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

From the Supernova Remnant Back to the White Dwarf - Ivo Seitenzahl

Exploring the journey from supernova remnants to white dwarfs, this talk delves into stellar evolution, offering insights into Galactic populations and astrophysical phenomena.

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

Moment of Birth - How Infant-Phase Signals from SN2018aoz Inform

Explore how infant-phase signals from supernova SN2018aoz provide insights into white dwarf physics and stellar evolution, presented by Yuan Qi Ni from the University of Toronto.

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

Observations of Thermonuclear Supernovae - Kate Maguire

Explore thermonuclear supernovae observations with Kate Maguire, covering astrometric, photometric, and spectroscopic data from all-sky surveys to gain insights into white dwarf populations and their astrophysical implications.

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

Multidimensional Hydrodynamical Simulations and Radiative Transfer - Samuel Boos

Explore multidimensional hydrodynamical simulations and radiative transfer in white dwarf astrophysics. Gain insights into advanced modeling techniques for studying stellar remnants and their implications for galactic evolution.

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

Type Ia Supernova Progenitors - Ruediger Pakmor

Explore Type Ia supernova progenitors with Ruediger Pakmor, focusing on white dwarf physics, stellar evolution, and their role in galactic populations and gravitational wave sources.

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

Towards a Volume-Limited All-Sky Sample of Extremely Low-Mass White Dwarfs - Ingrid Pelisoli

Explore the latest research on extremely low-mass white dwarfs using all-sky surveys, focusing on their significance in astrophysics and potential for new scientific discoveries.

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

A Unified Model for the Evolution of Cataclysmic Variables - Arnab Sarkar

Explores a unified model for cataclysmic variable evolution, discussing recent observational data and theoretical developments in white dwarf physics to advance our understanding of these stellar remnants.

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

Magnetic Braking in Binaries Containing White Dwarfs - Kareem El-Badry

Explore magnetic braking in white dwarf binary systems with insights from astrometric, photometric, and spectroscopic surveys, revealing implications for stellar evolution and gravitational wave sources.

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

Do We Fully Understand How Cataclysmic Variables Form and Evolve? - Diogo Belloni

Explore the formation and evolution of Cataclysmic Variables with Diogo Belloni. Delve into current understanding, challenges, and new insights in this fascinating area of stellar astrophysics.

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

Stellar Autopsies from White Dwarf Pulsations - JJ Hermes

Explore white dwarf pulsations as a tool for stellar autopsies, uncovering insights into stellar evolution, Galactic history, and fundamental physics through cutting-edge observational and theoretical approaches.

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

Puzzles and Promise of Accreting Pulsating White Dwarfs - Paula Szkody

Explore the intriguing world of accreting pulsating white dwarfs, their puzzles, and potential. Gain insights into these unique stellar remnants and their significance in astrophysics research.

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

Stellar Evolution and Its Impacts on the Properties of White Dwarfs - Maurizio Salaris

Explore stellar evolution's influence on white dwarf properties in this talk by Maurizio Salaris. Gain insights into the formation and characteristics of these abundant stellar remnants.

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

White Dwarf Sedimentation and Phase Separation - Status

Explore white dwarf sedimentation and phase separation with expert Evan Bauer, discussing current research status and implications for stellar evolution and galactic history.

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