Stellar Astrophysics Courses and Certifications

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Peak of the Fallback Rate from Tidal Disruption Events - Dependence on Stellar Type

Exploring the peak fallback rate in tidal disruption events and its dependence on stellar properties, providing insights into galactic nuclei and supermassive black holes.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cooling Envelope Model for Tidal Disruption Events

Explore the cooling envelope model for tidal disruption events with Brian Metzger, examining how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes and the resulting luminous accretion flares.

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

Raman Research Institute

Radiative Processes - Session 1

Delve into fundamental radiative processes in astronomy with expert Shiv Sethi in this introductory lecture from the RASS 2025 summer program at Raman Research Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Raman Research Institute

Neutron Stars - Lecture 20

Explore the fascinating world of neutron stars with G Srinivasan from Raman Research Institute in this comprehensive lecture.

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

Raman Research Institute

The End State of Stars - Lecture 18

Explore the fascinating journey of stars as they reach their final evolutionary stages, examining the processes and phenomena that occur during stellar end states.

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

Raman Research Institute

Evolution of Stars - Lecture 17

Delve into the fascinating journey of stellar evolution with G Srinivasan from Raman Research Institute, exploring the life cycles, transformations, and ultimate fates of stars.

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

Raman Research Institute

What Are the Stars? - Session 1

Discover the fundamental nature of stars in this introductory lecture by G Srinivasan, part of the RRI Astronomy Summer School program for undergraduate students.

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

Raman Research Institute

The Sun - Lecture 29

Explore the scientific understanding of our nearest star in this comprehensive lecture on the Sun's structure, dynamics, and phenomena by Arnab Raichoudhury from IISc.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Raman Research Institute

The Sun - Lecture 27

Explore the scientific understanding of our nearest star in this comprehensive lecture on the Sun's structure, dynamics, and phenomena by Arnab Raichoudhury from IISc.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Effect of Dark Matter on Neutron Star Evolution

Explore how dark matter influences neutron star evolution through theoretical physics and astrophysical modeling in this specialized workshop presentation.

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

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Perspectives on the Rotating Solar Convection Zone

Explore the complex dynamics of solar magnetism and convection zones, focusing on theoretical challenges in stellar astronomy and the unique observational advantages of studying the Sun's plasma motions.

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

AAVSO HQ

Getting Ready for the Next Galactic Supernova - A Global Response Plan

Discover how astronomers prepare for the next Milky Way supernova through the Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS), exploring detection methods and global observation coordination strategies.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

High-Energy GRBs - Lessons Learned from the Fermi Mission and TeV Observations

Discover high-energy gamma-ray bursts through Fermi mission findings and TeV observations, exploring cutting-edge astroparticle physics research and detection methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Unraveling Neutron Star Transients - Insights from High-Resolution GRMHD Simulations

Explore neutron star transients through cutting-edge GRMHD simulations, uncovering plasma processes in extreme relativistic environments and their connection to Fast Radio Bursts.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Modeling Magnetic Dissipation in Magnetar Magnetospheres

Explore magnetic dissipation modeling in magnetar magnetospheres through advanced plasma physics and relativistic astrophysical processes.

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