PCS Institute for Basic Science Courses

Skyrmions in Spin-Orbitronics and Orbitronics - Novel Science and Applications in Memory and Non-Conventional Computing

Explore novel spintronic devices using skyrmions for energy-efficient memory and non-conventional computing. Learn about topological stability, efficient manipulation, and applications in stochastic and reservoir computing.

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

Topological Quantum Dimers Emerging from Kitaev Spin Liquid Bilayer - Anyon Condensation Transition

Explore topological quantum dimers emerging from Kitaev spin liquid bilayer through anyon condensation transition. Gain insights into quantum spin liquids and their potential for quantum science and technology.

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

Shuttling Domain Wall Qubit on the Magnetic Racetrack

Explore a scalable quantum computing implementation using mobile domain walls on magnetic racetracks, with long-lived qubits and noise-resistant operations.

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

Topological Spin Textures via Twist Engineering

Explore twisted van der Waals magnets' potential for hosting topological spin textures. Discover magnetic skyrmions and vortex-type merons through twist engineering in easy-axis and easy-plane systems.

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

Universality Class of a Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensate Far from Equilibrium

Explore scale invariance and self-similarity in quantum systems, focusing on universal dynamics in atomic condensates and their classification based on symmetry and topological defects.

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

Isolated Fractional Skyrmions in a Magnetic Quantum Gas

Explore isolated fractional skyrmions in magnetic quantum gases, focusing on their unique properties, formation through spin-current instability, and comparison to traditional skyrmions and merons.

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

2D Spectroscopy for 1D Spin Chains with Fractionalized Excitations

Explore 2D coherent spectroscopy as a tool for distinguishing between magnetic models in 1D spin chains, focusing on its advantages over conventional 1D optical spectroscopy for investigating fractionalized excitations.

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

A Continuous-Wave On-Demand Si-Integrable Gain-Printed Nanolaser

Explore a breakthrough in Si-integrable nanolasers with continuous-wave operation and on-demand gain-printing, addressing challenges in optical integration for compact, efficient light sources.

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

Non-Hermitian Topological Exciton-Polariton Corner Modes

Explore non-Hermitian topological corner modes in exciton-polariton lattices, examining signal propagation, defect navigation, and nonlinear interactions in this unique quantum system.

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

Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Vortex and Soliton Dynamics in Exciton-Polariton Quantum Fluids

Explore vortex and soliton dynamics in exciton-polariton quantum fluids, examining topological defects, modulational instability, and quantum turbulence in semiconductor microcavities.

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

Exploring Shortwave Infrared Surface Plasmons in 2D MXene Structures

Uncover groundbreaking optical properties of MXenes, focusing on Ti3C2Tx's plasmon resonance in shortwave infrared. Explore applications in energy, telecommunications, and sensing, emphasizing recent discoveries and future potential.

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

Symmetry and Topology of the Polariton Condensate in 2D Dirac Materials

Explore polariton condensates in 2D Dirac materials, examining symmetry, topology, and phase transitions. Uncover rich physics arising from electron-photon coupling and Coulomb interactions.

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

Optically Spin-Stirred Cavity Polariton Condensates in a Rotating Bucket Experiment

Explore optically stirred quantum fluids of light in exciton-polariton condensates. Discover innovative techniques for controlling vorticity and pseudospin, revealing insights into dissipative quantum fluids under modulated drive.

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

Rabi Oscillations in Space and Time

Explore Rabi oscillations in quantum systems, challenging conventional understanding and linking to condensed-matter physics. Examine recent experiments and multiphoton implications.

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

Self-Hybridized Polaritons in Layered Excitonic Semiconductors and Heterostructures

Explore strong light-matter coupling in 2D semiconductors, focusing on chalcogenides and perovskites. Discover tailored light-dispersion in hybrid multilayers and potential applications in optoelectronics and photonics.

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