Cosmology Courses

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Cosmology with Dark Sirens - Attempting to Solve the Hubble Constant Tension

Explore gravitational waves for cosmology, focusing on dark sirens and galaxy catalogs to address Hubble constant tension. Learn challenges in GW-based cosmological parameter estimation.

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

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

The Dynamical Systems Approach to Spatially Homogenous Einstein-Vlasov Cosmology

Explore spatially homogenous Einstein-Vlasov cosmology using dynamical systems analysis. Investigate asymptotic solutions near singularities and expanding futures, focusing on Kantowski-Sachs models with Vlasov matter.

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

Khan Academy

How Earth's Tilt Causes Seasons - Cosmology & Astronomy - Khan Academy

Explore how Earth's axial tilt influences seasonal changes, offering a clear explanation of this fundamental astronomical concept and its impact on our planet's climate patterns.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistics and Data Analysis for Cosmology - Lecture 1

Explore probability concepts in cosmology, including joint and conditional probability, PDFs, independence, Bayes' theorem, and data modeling for analyzing cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology with Large-Scale Structure - Lecture 1

Explore large-scale structure as a cosmological probe, covering statistical approaches, bias models, and testing methods. Learn how LSS informs our understanding of the universe's composition and evolution.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

21cm Physics and Cosmology - Lecture 2

Explore 21cm physics in cosmology, covering spin temperature, radiative transfer, and 21-cm brightness temperature. Gain insights into the Universe's expansion and structure formation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

X-ray and Microwave Cosmology: Synergy and Competition - Lecture 1

Explore X-ray and microwave cosmology, focusing on CMB interactions with hot electrons and their impact on our understanding of the Universe. Learn about cutting-edge telescopes and spacecraft.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology - Lecture 2: Path Integrals and Harmonic Oscillators

Explore advanced cosmology concepts including path integrals, harmonic oscillation, wave functions, and boundary conditions in this in-depth lecture by renowned physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology - Back to the Future - Lecture 1

Explore fundamental concepts in cosmology, including quantum mechanics, wave functions, and correlation functions. Delve into inflation theory and particle physics applications in understanding the universe's origins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Khan Academy

Scale of the Solar System - Scale of the Universe - Cosmology & Astronomy

Explore the vast scale of our Solar System with Sal Khan, gaining perspective on Earth's place in the cosmos and the immense distances between celestial bodies.

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

The Royal Institution

Cosmology - From Galileo to Gravitational Waves

Unravel the detective story of modern cosmology, from the Big Bang to gravitational waves. Explore revolutionary ideas in fundamental physics and discover how we've answered age-old questions about the Universe's origins and evolution.

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

Alan Turing Institute

Machine Learning in Astrophysics and Cosmology

Explore how astrophysics and cosmology leverage machine learning to analyze vast datasets, pioneering new methods and infrastructure for handling big data in scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Galileo Galilei Institute

Axion Cosmology - Miniclusters, Stars, and Inflation

Explore axion cosmology, including miniclusters, stars, and their role in inflation, with insights into theoretical physics and the early universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Galileo Galilei Institute

Axion Cosmology - Lecture 2

Explore axion cosmology, covering topics like topological susceptibility, evolution solutions, energy density, and cosmic strings. Gain insights into postinflationary scenarios and time trapping.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Galileo Galilei Institute

Axions in Cosmology

Explore the role of axions in cosmology, examining their potential impact on dark matter and the early universe, with insights from leading researchers in the field.

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