Phase Transitions & Critical Phenomena Courses and Certifications

Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Training at RPI

Phi^4 Theory and the Ising Model on a Sphere

Explore phi^4 theory and Ising model on spherical geometry, gaining insights into advanced physics concepts and their applications.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Renormalization Group Equation 1

Explore the fundamental concepts and applications of Renormalization Group Equation in theoretical physics and quantum field theory.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Renormalization - Part 4

Explore the advanced concepts and techniques of renormalization theory in this fourth installment of the series.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Stimuli Driven Processes in Molecular Crystals - Chemical, Thermal and Mechanical Stimuli

Explore how chemical, thermal, and mechanical stimuli trigger dynamic processes in molecular crystal structures and their responsive behaviors.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Types of Phase Transition - First Order and Second Order Transitions and Ubbelohde's Classification

Explore first and second order phase transitions and master Ubbelohde's classification system for understanding material state changes.

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

Career Certificate

The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

20 ratings at Coursera

Many interacting particles produce phenomena no single-atom equation predicts: explore phases of matter, universal theories, and modern topics in condensed matter physics.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

11 ratings at Coursera

Emergence turns simple rules into rich collective behavior: define phases of matter beyond solid, liquid and gas using symmetry breaking, energy versus entropy, and mean field theory.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Universal Theories

Disparate systems can share one theory: use the renormalization group to explain universality and phases, then apply band theory to distinguish metals from insulators.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Analysis of Transport Phenomena: Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

Model nonequilibrium phase transformations mathematically, using the calculus of variations to derive and apply the Cahn–Hilliard and Allen–Cahn equations for phase separation.

• MITx Online
• 2 weeks, 10-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Engineering: The challenge of temperature

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Engineering is about extending the horizons of society by solving technical problems, ranging from the meeting of basic human needs for food and shelter to the generation of wealth by trade. This ...

• OpenLearn
• 40 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

IIT Bombay;  NPTEL

Basic Statistical Mechanics

Builds a framework from probability, ensembles, and microscopic descriptions to explain gases, entropy, phase transitions, and nucleation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Statistical Physics of Non-Interacting and Interacting Systems

Develops statistical-mechanical descriptions from ensembles and quantum statistics through Bose–Einstein condensation, fermionic systems, and interacting models such as Ising and Heisenberg.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Artem Kirsanov

Brain Criticality - Optimizing Neural Computations

1 rating

Explore how the brain may optimize information processing by hovering near a phase transition, through criticality, power laws, and neuronal avalanches.

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

Advanced Thermodynamics - Spring 2024

Master advanced thermodynamics principles, from equilibrium properties to nonequilibrium phenomena, with applications in energy systems and climate engineering technologies.

• YouTube
• 1 day 16 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Thermodynamics of Materials

Discover thermodynamics principles governing materials behavior, phase equilibria, transformations, and chemical reactions through classical concepts and statistical mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 day 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video