Overview
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Explore the fascinating world of active matter in this third lecture of the Chandrasekhar Lecture series delivered by Sriram Ramaswamy, Honorary Professor and J C Bose National Fellow at IISc, India. Delve into the study of matter whose constituents, known as active particles, convert energy into work. Gain insights into recent developments and key earlier work in the field of soft-matter and nonequilibrium physics. Discover connections between active matter and other problems in driven systems physics, and learn about important future directions in this rapidly evolving area of research. Benefit from the expertise of Sriram Ramaswamy, a renowned theoretician with broad interests in nonequilibrium, soft matter, and biological physics, whose work has been instrumental in founding the field of Active Matter.
Syllabus
The Allure of Active Matter (Lecture - 03) by Sriram Ramaswamy
Taught by
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences