Theoretical Physics Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Why We Explore

Explore the paradox of pure scientific research and its unexpected practical impacts. Discover why curiosity-driven exploration is crucial for addressing humanity's challenges and shaping our future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
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• Free Video

IPhT-TV

Gravitational Scattering: From Particles, to Strings, to Black Holes

Explore gravitational scattering across particles, strings, and black holes, delving into eikonal approaches and recent developments in high-energy collisions and radiation.

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

Unzicker's Real Physics

Unification of Inertia and Gravity - Machian Gravity Meeting 2024

Explore Sciama's groundbreaking link between inertia and gravity, discussed by experts at the Machian Gravity Meeting. Delve into overlooked physics concepts and their implications for modern understanding.

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

Unzicker's Real Physics

The Challenge of Doing Fundamental Physics

Explore the fundamental challenges facing modern physics research and the obstacles to breakthrough discoveries in theoretical physics.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Can Information Escape a Black Hole? The Puzzle That Changed Physics

Explore the black hole information paradox with MIT physicist Netta Engelhardt, uncovering how quantum mechanics and relativity clash over whether information can escape black holes.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
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• Free Video

Unzicker's Real Physics

Hans Reissner: The First to Understand Gravity and Inertia?

Discover the groundbreaking work of Hans Reissner on gravity and inertia, exploring his 1915 paper and its significance in understanding fundamental physics concepts that may have been overlooked in scientific history.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
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• Free Video

FQxI

Is There a Theory of Everything? - Great Mysteries of Physics

Explore the quest for physics' holy grail - a unified theory connecting quantum and cosmic scales - through expert discussions on its necessity, feasibility, and implications for science.

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

Discover AI

Beyond Mamba AI: Vector Fields and Fluid Dynamics in Transformer Models - Session 6

Explore the intersection of fluid dynamics and AI transformers, examining mathematical frameworks and theoretical physics concepts to enhance understanding of advanced neural network architectures.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Frontiers of Fundamental Physics

Explore cutting-edge developments in theoretical physics with Nobel laureate David Gross, covering fundamental questions and breakthrough discoveries shaping our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
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• Free Video

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Inside a Black Hole - Journey Through Space, Time and Quantum Gravity

Explore the mysteries of black holes and white holes with physicist Carlo Rovelli as he challenges conventional understanding of space, time, and quantum gravity through imaginative scientific discovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
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• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Monte Carlo Theory and Techniques and Quantum Field Theories in 2+1 Dimensions

Explore advanced theoretical physics through Monte Carlo techniques, black hole toy models, and quantum field theories in 2+1 dimensions in this comprehensive school program.

• YouTube
• 19 hours 39 minutes
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• Free Video

Symmetry and Collective Dynamics - Noether's Theorem and Conservation Laws

Explore Emmy Noether's theorem and its impact on theoretical physics, focusing on symmetry transformations and their role in expressing collective dynamics and conservation laws.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
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• Free Video

Fields Institute

Derived Differential Geometry and the Quantization of Gauge Field Theories

Explore advanced mathematical concepts in derived differential geometry and their applications to quantizing gauge field theories in physics.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
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• Free Video

Fields Institute

Two Backbones of the Cyclic Theory

Explore the foundations of cyclic theory with renowned mathematician Alain Connes, delving into its dual pillars and their profound implications in modern mathematics.

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

Fields Institute

Maximally Dense Sphere Packings

Explore optimal arrangements of disks in 2D and higher dimensions, focusing on recent findings for multiple disk sizes. Survey of results accessible to a broad audience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video