Phase Transitions & Critical Phenomena Courses and Certifications

Complexity Explorer

Introduction to Renormalization

Discover mathematical techniques for simplifying complex systems by systematically removing irrelevant details while preserving essential physics across scales.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Physics Review - Thermodynamics

Master fundamental thermodynamics concepts from temperature scales to entropy through comprehensive physics review covering heat transfer, gas laws, and thermodynamic cycles.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pretty Much Physics

Condensed Matter and Solid State Physics

Explore fundamental concepts in condensed matter and solid state physics through the Drude model, density of states, Ising model, and superconductivity principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tobias Osborne

Introduction to Conformal Field Theory

Dive into the mathematical foundations and applications of conformal field theory through comprehensive lectures covering symmetries, correlation functions, and quantum field dynamics.

• YouTube
• 14 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Physics - Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics

Explores nonequilibrium statistical mechanics through Langevin dynamics, linear response, Fokker–Planck equations, Boltzmann kinetics, diffusion, and critical phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 day 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Up and Atom

Phase Transitions and the Ising Model: Understanding Critical Points at 770°C

Explore the fascinating physics of phase transitions at 770°C through the Ising Model, discovering critical points, scale invariance, and universal patterns in nature's transformative processes.

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

3Blue1Brown

The Math of Phase Change - Deriving the Boltzmann Formula and Defining Temperature

Explore the mathematical foundations of phase transitions through Boltzmann formulas, temperature definitions, and liquid-vapor simulations with interactive modeling.

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

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

Adiabatic Quantum Computation and Quantum Annealing Conference - AQC2022

Explore cutting-edge research in adiabatic quantum computation and quantum annealing through expert presentations on optimization algorithms, quantum phase transitions, and practical applications.

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

ScienceClic

The Physics of AI

Explore the physics behind AI and neural networks, from the Ising model to quantum fields, explaining why the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics recognized artificial intelligence breakthroughs.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Introduction to Statistical Mechanics

This is an introductory course in classical and quantum statistical mechanics which deals with the principle of ensembles, Classical, Fermi and Bose ideal gases, Pauli paramagnestim, Debye and Einstein’s theory of specific heat and the 1D Ising model.

• YouTube
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Complex Science of Cities and How They Grow

Explore how complexity science reveals fascinating connections between cities and nature, from fractal patterns to collective urban memory, and their impact on socio-economic trends and urban growth.

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

Chad's Prep

Heat and Calorimetry - General Physics

Master heat and calorimetry concepts, including specific heat, latent heat, and phase changes. Learn to calculate heat transfer in various scenarios and understand thermal equilibrium principles.

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

Qiskit

Many-Body Localization and Quantum Thermalization

Explore quantum many-body localization and thermalization dynamics, examining the transition between these states and their implications for quantum systems and interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Qiskit

Simulating Nature on a Quantum Computer - Quantum Computing in Practice - Lesson 06

Explore quantum simulation of nature through IBM's 2023 Ising model experiment, learning high-level concepts and practical Qiskit implementation techniques.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Essential Physical Metallurgy Concepts - Ternary Phase Diagrams and Isothermal Sections

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Master ternary phase diagrams through triangular prisms, Gibbs triangles, and isothermal sections to read complex three-component alloy compositions effectively.

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