Quantum Field Theory Courses and Certifications

Simons Institute

Recent Advances in Quantum Simulation with Applications to Chemistry and Field Theory

Explore recent quantum simulation advances in chemistry and field theory, covering time-dependent Hamiltonians, QDRIFT, Dyson series, and interaction picture simulation techniques.

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

Foundations of quantum theory: Relativistic approach

Explore advanced quantum theory concepts through a relativistic lens, from field quantization to entanglement harvesting, with focus on matter-field interactions and quantum correlations.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Arvin Ash

The Hardest Problem in Physics - Quantum Gravity Explained Intuitively

Explore the challenges of unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity, examining approaches like string theory and loop quantum gravity to solve physics' most perplexing problem.

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

Arvin Ash

The Surprising Truth About the Higgs Boson Discovery at CERN

Explore the intricacies of the Higgs boson discovery, its creation at CERN, and the challenges in detecting this elusive particle. Uncover the surprising truth behind particle physics measurements and their significance.

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

Imperial College London

A Unifying Force - Abdus Salam Documentary (2024)

Explore the life and legacy of Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, his contributions to physics, and his impact on global scientific development through this engaging documentary.

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

Numberphile

New Recipe for Pi - A Novel Approach to Calculating Pi

Discover a groundbreaking approach to calculating pi, featuring insights from physicists Sinha and Saha on their innovative method that connects string theory to this fundamental constant.

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

Richard Behiel

Deriving the Dirac Equation in Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity

Delve into quantum mechanics with a step-by-step derivation of the Dirac equation, exploring principles, mass shell concepts, matrices, and spinors in relativistic quantum theory.

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

Sabine Hossenfelder

No, This Is No Crisis - Debunking Naturalness Arguments in Physics

Delve into the critique of naturalness arguments in physics, exploring why they're problematic and examining their historical failures as scientific methodology.

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

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

Collective Behaviour in Quantum Matter

Explore advanced condensed matter physics through quantum phase transitions, topological matter, entanglement dynamics, and computational methods in this intensive graduate-level program.

• YouTube
• 3 days 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tobias Osborne

Advanced Quantum Theory - Many-Body Systems and Second Quantization

Master many-body quantum systems through second quantisation, scattering theory, and elementary relativistic quantum mechanics for theorists.

• YouTube
• 1 day 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Fundamental Lessons From String Theory

Explore string theory's past, present, and future with experts Brian Greene and Cumrun Vafa. Discover how puzzles sparked Vafa's physics passion and delve into fundamental concepts, contradictions, and potential implications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

The Concept of Mass - With Jim Baggott

Explore the evolution of our understanding of matter, from ancient Greek atoms to quantum fields and the Higgs boson, in this engaging talk by science writer Jim Baggott.

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

Physics Explained

Dark Energy and the Vacuum Catastrophe

Explore the vacuum energy catastrophe, quantum field theory, and general relativity to understand the universe's expansion and the mysterious dark energy driving it.

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

The Royal Institution

Untying the Quantum String - A Journey Through String Theory and Physics Unification

Explore the fascinating world of string theory and its potential to unite quantum mechanics with general relativity, examining both its promising features and inherent challenges in modern theoretical physics.

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