Theoretical Physics Courses and Certifications

Nature's Constituents

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Explore the Standard Model, quantum mixing, and the Higgs particle with Professor Maria Spiropulu, examining the future of particle physics and its connections to the universe's origins.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality

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Explore the cutting-edge world of string theory with Dr. Gates, delving into quantum physics, extra dimensions, and the fundamental forces of the universe through engaging visual aids and accessible explanations.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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Thermalization, Hadronization, and Entanglement in Heavy Ion Collisions - Theoretical Physics Colloquium

Explore thermalization, hadronization, and entanglement in relativistic heavy ion collisions through holographic descriptions and ER=EPR duality. Gain insights into quantum mechanics, chaos, and black hole evaporation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf explores how physicists are striving for the long-sought unification of quantum mechanics and general relativity, with string theory being a leading contender.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Recognizing the Alien in Us

Explore the intersection of physics and biology in the quest to define life, its origins, and potential existence beyond Earth, guided by astrobiologist Sara Walker's innovative perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Time Travel Possible? Testing the Grandfather Paradox

Explore the physics and paradoxes of time travel with quantum mechanic Seth Lloyd, examining theoretical possibilities and creative implications of moving through time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Future of Cosmology - Space Telescopes and Cosmic Understanding

Nobel laureate Saul Perlmutter and Brian Greene explore revolutionary space telescopes and their potential impact on our understanding of the cosmos in this engaging scientific discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Testing the Limits of Cosmology

Leading physicists explore cutting-edge experiments and theories pushing the boundaries of cosmology, from recreating the Big Bang to searching for multiverses, challenging our understanding of the universe's origins and nature.

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

TED

After Billions of Years of Monotony, the Universe Is Waking Up

Explore how humanity's ability to create explanatory knowledge could disrupt the universe's "great monotony" and harness cosmic forces, as theorized by physicist David Deutsch.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Chaos Theory and Geometry - Can They Predict Our World? With Tim Palmer

Explore chaos theory's geometry to predict uncertain phenomena like weather, pandemics, and quantum physics. Discover insights into the universe and ourselves through fractal patterns and probabilistic approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Steven Weinberg and the Quest to Explain the World

Explore Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg's groundbreaking contributions to physics, including electroweak theory, with Brian Greene and John Preskill in this tribute to a scientific visionary.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

The Biggest Questions of Cosmology - Pondering the Imponderables

Leading cosmologists explore profound questions about the universe's origins, nature, and existence, discussing topics like infinity, the Big Bang, inflation theory, and quantum mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

On the Shoulders of Giants

Renowned physicist Edward Witten explores fundamental concepts in physics, from waves to string theory, highlighting key contributions and unifying theories in this insightful World Science Festival lecture.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Time Since Einstein

Explore the nature of time with renowned physicists and philosophers, delving into Einstein's theories, quantum mechanics, and the universe's expansion to unravel time's deepest mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Beyond Einstein - In Search of the Ultimate Explanation

Renowned physicists and historians explore Einstein's quest for a unified theory, discussing its progress, implications, and challenges in understanding the universe's fundamental principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk