Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

The Hidden Universe: Women Who Shaped Modern Physics

Discover the untold stories of pioneering women scientists who made groundbreaking contributions to physics, from quantum mechanics to cosmology, in this inspiring journey through science history with physicist Shohini Ghose.

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

Battle of the Big Bang - New Theories Changing How We Understand the Universe

Discover revolutionary theories challenging traditional Big Bang cosmology with theoretical astrophysicist Niayesh Afshordi in this mind-bending exploration of universe origins.

• YouTube
• 51 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

What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning

Explore how AI is transforming education with Derek Muller as he examines cognitive science principles, potential opportunities, and risks for learning in an AI-powered world, drawing from his expertise in physics education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 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

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

Does Anything Ever Come Out of a Black Hole?

Dive into the black hole information paradox with quantum gravity expert Netta Engelhardt, exploring Hawking's puzzle about information destruction and recent breakthroughs in understanding black hole dynamics.

• YouTube
• 55 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

Quantum Chemistry: Inside the Universe's Coldest Test Tube

Explore the fascinating world of ultracold chemistry with Dr. Alan Jamison as he reveals how cooling atoms to near absolute zero allows unprecedented control of chemical reactions and unlocks quantum insights about matter and reality.

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

Quantum Chemistry in the Universe's Coldest Test Tube

Explore quantum chemistry at ultra-cold temperatures, learning how laser cooling techniques allow scientists to control chemical reactions at the quantum level and unlock new possibilities for future technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Information Escape a Black Hole? The Puzzle That Changed Physics

Explore the black hole information paradox with MIT physicist Netta Engelhardt, uncovering how quantum mechanics and relativity clash over whether information can escape black holes.

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

Unexpected Simplicity in Theoretical Physics

Explore the sources of scientific inspiration and creativity with Patchen Barss as he discusses his biography of Roger Penrose, examining how theoretical physicists imagine concepts beyond everyday experience.

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

Come With Me Inside a Black Hole - A Journey Through Space, Time, and Physics

Embark on a mind-bending exploration of black holes with physicist Carlo Rovelli, examining time dilation, space warping, and the possibility of white hole transformation while uncovering fundamental questions about reality and physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video