Theoretical Physics Courses and Certifications

Renzo Ricca

Magnetic Helicity, Ampère's Theorem and Emergence of Linking Number - Lecture 2

Delve into magnetic helicity, Ampère's theorem, and linking number concepts in this advanced theoretical physics lecture by Renzo Ricca, continuing from previous material.

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

Universe or Multiverse?

5 ratings

Theoretical physicist Andrei Linde was responsible for proposing the ideas of an inflationary multiverse and eternal inflation. In this Master Class, Linde discusses the evolution of these ideas over the past decades and what the future of cosmology hold…

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Fundamental Lessons From String Theory

2 ratings

Explore what physicists have learned since string theory's inception, including how black hole entropy can be calculated in the language of strings.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman: Physics in the 20th Century

1 rating

A historical study of how relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics developed alongside the institutional, political, and cultural worlds of 20th-century physicists.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

String Theory and Holographic Duality

1 rating

This course focuses on holographic duality as a novel method of approaching and connecting a range of diverse subjects, including quantum gravity / black holes, QCD at extreme conditions, exotic condensed matter systems, and quantum information.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 38 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

What Happened at the Beginning of Time?

Explore the mysteries of the early universe with astrophysicist Dan Hooper, delving into cosmological questions arising from the Big Bang and their far-reaching implications for our understanding of the cosmos.

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

The Royal Institution

A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics

Explore the fascinating history and concepts of quantum mechanics with physicist Sean Carroll, from Einstein to modern interpretations, in this engaging and accessible talk.

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

The Royal Institution

The Physics and Philosophy of Time

Explore the enigma of time through physics, philosophy, and art with Carlo Rovelli. Uncover radical transformations in our understanding, from Einstein to quantum gravity, challenging intuitive notions of past, present, and future.

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

The Royal Institution

Quantum Fields - The Real Building Blocks of the Universe

Explore quantum fields as the fundamental building blocks of matter with Professor David Tong. Discover how these fluid-like substances shape our understanding of the Universe and modern physics.

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

Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality

155 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

A visual, lay-friendly exploration of how superstring theory seeks to explain the fundamental structure of physical reality.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg

Geometrical Anatomy of Theoretical Physics

A rigorous geometric framework for theoretical physics, developing manifolds, bundles, Lie groups, connections, curvature, and applications to quantum mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 day 23 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

What's Eating the Universe? - Exploring Cosmological Enigmas

Award-winning physicist Paul Davies explores unexplained cosmic riddles, from ancient Greece to modern day, revealing cutting-edge research and potential solutions to the universe's greatest enigmas.

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

The Royal Institution

A Brief Introduction to General Relativity

Explore Einstein's Theory of General Relativity with physicist Anthony Zee, covering gravity waves, curved spacetime, black holes, and cutting-edge topics in theoretical physics. Gain insights into the mysteries of our universe.

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

The Royal Institution

Fashion, Faith and Fantasy in Physics - With Roger Penrose

Renowned physicist Roger Penrose explores how fashion, faith, and fantasy influence modern physics, particularly in string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, challenging current scientific paradigms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Story of Spacetime - From Galileo to Quantum Gravity

Explore the evolution of spacetime theory from Galileo to modern quantum gravity, as Professor Fay Dowker delves into general relativity and its interactions with Newtonian physics.

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