Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Cather Simpson Public Lecture - Farms, Food, and Photonics

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Explore how advances in light physics are revolutionizing sustainable food production, from indoor farming to solar energy harvesting, with insights on transforming agriculture for a growing population.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

100 Years of Quantum - Perspectives on its Past, Present, and Future

Explore quantum theory's century-long journey from Heisenberg's 1925 breakthrough to today's cutting-edge research through expert perspectives on history, philosophy, and foundations.

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

Ka'satstenhera – Unity of Hearts and Minds

Explore Haudenosaunee cultural history and Woodland art through Indigenous artist Jay Havens' perspective on Ka'satsténhsera - Unity of Hearts and Minds at Six Nations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

100 Years of Quantum - Perspectives on its Past, Present, and Future

Explore quantum theory's century-long journey through expert panel discussions on Heisenberg's 1925 breakthrough, current research, and future implications in physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Universe in a Box - Simulating the Cosmos with Supercomputers

Explore how supercomputers and simulations revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos, from dark matter collapse to black hole mergers, and ponder if we're in a simulation.

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

The Universe in a Box - Computational Cosmology and Cosmic Simulations

Explore how computer simulations unlock cosmic mysteries, from black holes to dark matter, and discover whether we might be living inside a simulation ourselves.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dispatches from the Hidden Universe

Explore the universe's hidden secrets through cosmic observations, quantum theories, and our role as imperfect observers in uncovering fundamental cosmic structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hidden Universes - Rethinking the Math of Cosmology

Explore how treating the universe as an open system with quantum entanglement could revolutionize cosmology and solve mysteries like dark matter and dark energy.

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

How the Universe Ends - The Ultimate Fate of the Cosmos

Explore the ultimate fate of the cosmos with theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack as she reveals what modern science tells us about how our universe will end.

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

How the Universe Ends

Explore the ultimate fate of the cosmos with theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack as she reveals what modern science tells us about how our 13.8 billion-year-old universe will end.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

After Big Science - The Next Breakthroughs in Physics

Explore how precision experiments and tabletop tests may unlock dark matter, extra dimensions, and gravity's mysteries beyond the Standard Model era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Challenge of Quantum Reality

Explore quantum physics concepts like wave-particle duality, electron behavior, and measurement disturbance in this concise introduction, covering key experiments and interpretations.

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

The Mystery of Dark Matter

Explore dark matter's effects on galactic star speeds, current theories, and detection experiments in this comprehensive introduction to one of physics' greatest mysteries.

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

Unlocking the Invisible - Claudia de Rham's Quest to Understand Gravity

Explore gravity's mysteries with physicist Claudia de Rham as she shares insights from her research, personal experiences, and quest to uncover the secrets of this fundamental force shaping our universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Dark Energy Delusion - Exploring Gravity and the Universe's Expansion

Theoretical physicist Claudia de Rham challenges conventional views on gravity and the universe's expansion, exploring alternative perspectives and highlighting recent advancements in physics.

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