Matter Courses and Certifications

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

School in Computational Condensed Matter Physics - From Atomistic Simulations to Universal Model Hamiltonians

Dive into advanced numerical methods for studying quantum many-body systems, from molecular dynamics to quantum Monte Carlo, with expert guidance on computational condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 2 days 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NCCR SwissMAP

Integrability in Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Field Theory

Explore advanced mathematical techniques in integrable systems, from spin chains to quantum field theory, through expert lectures on Bethe ansatz, conformal bootstrap, and modern applications.

• YouTube
• 1 day 7 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Princeton Center for Complex Materials - PCCM

Quantum Information and Computation - 2014 Princeton Summer School on Condensed Matter Physics

Explore topological quantum computation, Majorana modes, quantum entropy, entanglement, and AdS/CFT correspondence through expert lectures from Princeton's condensed matter physics summer school.

• YouTube
• 17 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Prospects in Theoretical Physics 2024 - Ultra-Quantum Matter

Explore cutting-edge theoretical physics concepts including moiré materials, quantum geometry, non-invertible symmetries, and tensor networks through expert lectures from leading researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

The Quantum Phases of Matter

Explore quantum phases of matter through advanced theoretical frameworks including Bose gases, superconductivity, spin liquids, and quantum Hall states.

• YouTube
• 1 day 15 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Mathematics of Topological Phases of Matter - Graduate Summer School 2021

Explore advanced mathematical foundations of topological phases, from quantum field theories to fractons and cellular automata in this comprehensive graduate program.

• YouTube
• 21 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Is Dark Matter the Wrong Idea? - Exploring Alternative Theories of Gravity and Spacetime

Explore physicist Erik Verlinde's revolutionary approach to cosmology as he challenges conventional dark matter theories and proposes alternative explanations for cosmic observations through modified gravity and quantum entanglement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Why We Need to Know Our Lives Matter

Discover how simple acts of acknowledgment and connection fuel our sense of purpose, drawing from research on firefighters and caregivers to show why recognition matters.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wrath of Math

Why 6×3 as Repeated Addition Sparked Debate - Does Order Matter in Multiplication?

Explore the controversial debate over whether 6x3 should be written as 6+6+6 or 3+3+3+3+3+3, examining if order matters in multiplication and why teachers mark certain answers wrong.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Fabrication Series

Tungsten Colors Don't Matter Anymore

Discover why tungsten electrode colors are no longer crucial for TIG welding success and learn the complete history behind traditional color-coding systems.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astrum

Something's Wrong - This Black Hole Is Swallowing Matter At an Impossible Rate

Discover how black hole LID-568 defies physics by consuming matter faster than the Eddington Limit allows, potentially solving mysteries about early universe formation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bringing Dark Matter to Light - VCE Physics Lecture Series

Explore the mysteries of dark matter with researchers Zurowski and Dix, learning about detection methods and ongoing experiments in Australia using clever physics techniques.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Designing Active Matter in Space-time

Explore the cutting-edge field of active matter design across space and time, delving into innovative concepts and their potential applications in various scientific domains.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Search for the Nature of Matter

Explore the evolution of particle physics, from ancient Greek theories to modern concepts like the Standard Model and string theory, with insights on fundamental forces and the universe's origins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Irreversibility of Biological Active Matter

Explore the fascinating world of biological active matter, focusing on irreversibility in living systems and its implications for understanding complex dynamics and nonreciprocal behaviors.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video