Theoretical Physics Courses and Certifications

Sabine Hossenfelder

How I Became Particle Physicists' Enemy Number One

Discover the journey of a physicist who unexpectedly became controversial in the particle physics community, exploring the conflicts and challenges faced in academic science.

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

Up and Atom

The Dome Paradox - A Challenge to Newtonian Determinism

Explore Norton's Dome paradox and its fascinating challenge to Newtonian determinism, discovering how this mathematical curiosity questions fundamental principles of classical mechanics and causality.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• 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

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

Tobias Osborne

Advanced Quantum Field Theory - The Theory of Elementary Interactions

Master advanced quantum field theory and elementary particle interactions through comprehensive mathematical frameworks and theoretical foundations.

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

Sabine Hossenfelder

Do Black Holes Exist? Some Physicists Don't Think So

Explore the ongoing scientific debate about black hole existence as physicist Sabine Hossenfelder examines arguments challenging their reality and reviews new developments in this controversy.

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

Sabine Hossenfelder

There's Another Way to See Reality - It's Just as True

Explore how multiple physics theories can accurately describe the same phenomenon through dualities, questioning our understanding of reality itself.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Mystery of Dark Matter

Explore dark matter's effects on galactic star speeds, current theories, and detection experiments in this comprehensive introduction to one of physics' greatest mysteries.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines by Alejandra Castro

Explore non-perturbative aspects of 3D gravity and its relation to Chern-Simons theory. Delve into Wilson lines as observables to investigate locality in quantum gravity models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Future of Our Universe by Ashoke Sen

Explore the universe's future, dark energy's role in expansion, and potential cosmic fates. Delve into quantum theories, false vacuums, and humanity's options for long-term survival in an ever-changing cosmos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

Quantum Mechanics and Alternate Worlds - Star Trek and the Multiverse Theory

Explore quantum mechanics and multiverse theory through sci-fi examples, examining philosophical implications and scientific concepts like superposition, measurement problem, and universe natural selection.

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

The Royal Institution

The Search for Objective Reality - With Jim Peebles

Explore the nature of science and objective reality through cosmology with Nobel laureate P.J.E. Peebles. Delve into key concepts like dark matter, the expanding universe, and acoustic oscillations in this thought-provoking lecture.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Lucien Hardy on Quantum Gravity and Apparent Paradoxes

Explore quantum gravity with physicist Lucien Hardy as he discusses paradoxes, operational approaches to quantum puzzles, and his quest for a unifying theory bridging general relativity and quantum mechanics.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

A Solution to the Stable Marriage Problem - Emily Riehl Public Lecture

Explore the mathematics behind the stable marriage problem, its sexist implications, and real-world applications in this engaging lecture by mathematician Emily Riehl.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The End of the Universe - A Conversation with Katie Mack

Theoretical cosmologist Katie Mack explores the end of the universe, discussing concepts like vacuum decay, the Big Crunch, and inflation while addressing audience questions in this engaging live webcast.

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