Applied & Interdisciplinary Physics Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

Precision Measurement - From Atomic Standards to Automated Control - Lecture 3

Explore the limits of measurement on microscopic scales and discover how automation enables precise machine control in modern industries.

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

Let's Code Physics

Projectiles with Computation

Master projectile motion through hands-on coding simulations covering launch mechanics, drag forces, collisions, and real-world physics applications like basketball and field goals.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Let's Code Physics

Computational Problems for Intro Physics - Matter and Interactions Supplement

Explore computational modeling techniques for introductory physics concepts including mechanics, electricity, waves, and motion through hands-on programming exercises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

More Perfect Than We Imagined: A Physicist's View of Life - Lecture 1

Explore how biological systems operate near physical limits, from atomic-scale hearing to bacterial decision-making, revealing life's surprising simplicity and perfection through a physicist's perspective.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Laws of Sensitivity for Small Nonequilibrium Systems

Explore laws constraining sensitivity in small, nonequilibrium systems. Uncover mechanisms behind biochemical switches, sensors, and molecular discrimination, with implications for gene regulation models.

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

Refractive Index Diagnostics II: Shadowgraphy and Deflection Potential Reconstruction - Lecture 6

Explore shadowgraphy and deflection potential reconstruction techniques for plasma diagnostics, enhancing understanding of refractive index measurements in experimental settings.

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

Principles of Plasma Diagnostics - Langmuir Probe - Lecture 4

Explore Langmuir probe fundamentals, including saturation current and various probe types, to enhance understanding of plasma diagnostics techniques and applications.

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• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Principles of Plasma Diagnostics - Magnetics I - Lecture 2

Explore magnetic probes and Rogowski coils in plasma diagnostics, covering fundamental principles and applications for measuring magnetic fields in plasma systems.

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• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Electron Cyclotron Emission - Lecture 12

Explore electron cyclotron emission in plasmas, focusing on O and X mode accessibility. Gain insights into advanced plasma diagnostics techniques for fusion research and applications.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Refractive Index Diagnostics II: Shadowgraphy and Deflection Potential Reconstruction - Lecture 6

Explore shadowgraphy and deflection potential reconstruction techniques for plasma diagnostics, enhancing understanding of refractive index measurements in experimental settings.

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

Thomson Scattering - Advanced Topics - Lecture 23

Explore advanced Thomson scattering topics including coherent scattering, electron-ion drift, and magnetic field effects in plasma diagnostics.

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

Principles of Plasma Diagnostics: Advanced Magnetic Probes - Lecture 3

Explore advanced magnetic probes for mode reconstruction and energy confinement time measurement in plasma diagnostics, enhancing understanding of complex plasma behaviors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Refractive Index Diagnostics: Spatial Heterodyning and Two-Color Interferometry - Lecture 8

Explore advanced interferometry techniques for plasma diagnostics, including spatial heterodyning and two-color methods, to enhance measurement precision and overcome limitations.

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• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nuclear Diagnostics for Plasma Physics - Lecture 19

Explore nuclear diagnostics in plasma physics with Dr. Maria Gatu-Johnson, covering applications at major facilities like OMEGA, NIF, and Z. Gain insights into advanced measurement techniques for fusion experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CECE and Bolometry in Plasma Diagnostics - Lecture 13

Explore plasma diagnostics through correlation ECE, bremsstrahlung and recombination emission, and bolometry. Gain insights into advanced measurement techniques for plasma analysis.

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