Theoretical Physics Courses and Certifications

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

When is Viral-Immune Coevolution Stable?

Explore viral-immune coevolution stability through a theoretical physics lens, examining cross-disciplinary insights and implications for understanding complex biological systems.

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

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

From the Origins of Twistor Theory to Bi-Twistors and Curved Space-Times

Explore the origins and evolution of twistor theory, from its quantum field theory roots to applications in curved space-times, with Professor Roger Penrose.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Theoretical Foundations of Active Matter: Lessons from Ideal Microscopic Models - Class 2

Explore theoretical foundations of active matter through ideal microscopic models, gaining insights into this dynamic field of physics and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Lecture 2

Explore fusion rules, correlation functions, and crossing symmetry in 2D CFT. Delve into exactly solvable models, degenerate fields, and analytical solutions for structure constants.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Lecture 4: Degenerate 4-Point Functions

Explore degenerate 4-point functions and analytic formulas for 2-point and 3-point structure constants in exactly solvable 2D conformal field theories. Gain insights into bootstrap approach and local conformal symmetry.

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

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Lecture 3

Explore two-dimensional conformal field theory, focusing on exactly solvable models. Delve into degenerate fields, spectrum constraints, and analytical solutions for structure constants in various models.

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• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Lecture 1: The Virasoro Algebra and Its Representations

Explore two-dimensional conformal field theory, focusing on Virasoro algebra, representations, and operator product expansions. Gain insights into exactly solvable CFTs and their applications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Correlation Functions in Loop Models - Lecture 6

Explore correlation functions in loop models, including O(n), Potts, and U(n) models. Learn about combinatorial descriptions and lattice constructions in statistical models.

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• 1 hour 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Exactly Solvable 2D Conformal Field Theory - Computing Conformal Blocks and Numerical Bootstrap - Lecture 5

Explore advanced concepts in 2D conformal field theory, focusing on computing conformal blocks and numerical bootstrap techniques. Gain insights into exactly solvable CFTs and their applications.

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

IPhT-TV

Advances in 2D Holography - Addressing the Black Hole Information Paradox and Beyond - Lecture 5

Explore quantum effects in gravitational path integrals and their impact on black hole behavior. Delve into JT gravity, matrix integrals, and solutions to the black hole information paradox.

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• 2 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Advances in 2D Holography: JT Gravity and Matrix Integrals - Lecture 4

Explorez les corrections non perturbatives en gravité JT et les intégrales matricielles, en approfondissant leur rôle dans la compréhension des trous noirs proches de l'extrêmalité.

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• 2 hours 3 minutes
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IPhT-TV

Advances in 2D Holography: From Near-Extremal Black Holes to JT Gravity - Lecture 2

Explore quantum effects in gravitational path integrals, focusing on near-extremal black holes and JT gravity. Gain insights into black hole entropy, matrix integrals, and the information paradox.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

Rethinking Astrobiology's Biggest Questions About Life Through New Physics

Explore new physics perspectives on astrobiology's fundamental questions about life with Dr. Sara Walker, a leading expert in origin of life and alien life detection research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Theoretical Foundations of Active Matter: Lessons from Ideal Microscopic Models - Class 3

Explore theoretical foundations of active matter through ideal microscopic models, gaining insights into complex systems and their behaviors.

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

IPhT-TV

When the Fourier Transform is One Loop Exact?

Explore the conditions for one-loop exactness of Fourier transforms in mathematical physics, examining implications for quantum field theory and statistical mechanics.

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