Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI) Courses

Differential Galois Theory and the Algebraicity of Solutions - Part I

Explore differential Galois theory and algebraicity of solutions in this advanced mathematics lecture, delving into singular differential equations.

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• 1 hour 29 minutes
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Differential Galois Theory and the Algebraicity of Solutions - Part II

Explore advanced concepts in differential Galois theory and algebraicity of solutions, building upon previous knowledge in this specialized mathematics field.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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Differential Equations, Geometry and Arithmetic - Lecture 2

Explore advanced concepts in differential equations, geometry, and arithmetic with a focus on algebraicity and transcendence in singular differential equations.

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• 1 hour 21 minutes
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Differential Equations, Geometry and Arithmetic - Lecture 1

Explore connections between differential equations, geometry, and arithmetic in this advanced mathematics lecture by Duco van Straten.

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• 1 hour
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Exploring Cell Tissue Dynamics in Reciprocal Space: A Differential Dynamic Microscopy Approach

Explore cell tissue dynamics using differential dynamic microscopy in reciprocal space, uncovering non-equilibrium processes in physics and biology.

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• 58 minutes
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From Thermal to Athermal Systems: Self-Assembly and Absorbing Phase Transitions

Explore self-assembly and absorbing phase transitions in thermal and athermal systems, bridging physics and biology in non-equilibrium processes.

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• 46 minutes
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Dynamics of Active Particles at High Densities

Explore the dynamics of active particles at high densities in this advanced physics lecture by Thomas Voigtmann from the ESI's thematic programme.

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• 48 minutes
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Early Stage of Cheese Making: A Two-Step Aging Process in Milk Gels

Explore the two-stage aging process in enzymatic milk gels during cheese production, examining structural changes and their impact on optimizing industrial cheese manufacturing.

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• 31 minutes
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Non-structural Aging in Adhesive Colloidal Suspensions

Explore non-structural aging in adhesive colloidal suspensions, focusing on time-dependent rheological properties and the role of adhesive forces in macroscopic aging processes.

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• 32 minutes
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Encoding Shape, Structure, Mechanics, and Dynamics of a Soft Network with an Active Fluid

Explore the emergence of complex structures in non-equilibrium systems through microtubule-based active fluids and passive actin filaments, revealing self-organizing processes across multiple scales.

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• 37 minutes
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Light Production and Adaptive Morphodynamics in an Active Biological System

Explore single-cell bioluminescence, bioluminescent breaking waves, and adaptive photosynthetic material morphing. Discover how cells use metamaterial properties for efficient environmental adaptation.

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• 35 minutes
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Intermittent, Cooperative Plastic Events in Soft Jammed Materials Under Oscillatory Shear

Explore yielding transitions in soft jammed materials under oscillatory shear, examining microscopic dynamics, shear banding, and cooperative rearrangements in plastic events.

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• 30 minutes
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Microscopic Plasticity and Dynamic Heterogeneities in Yielding Soft Glasses

Explore microscopic dynamics of soft glassy materials during yielding, focusing on plastic flow, nonaffine dynamics, and spatial heterogeneities in dense microgel suspensions under shear.

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• 38 minutes
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Towards a Complete Mean-Field Theory for the Ductile and Brittle Yielding of Amorphous Solids

Explore a unified theory for ductile and brittle yielding in amorphous materials, examining dynamics, elasticity-induced interactions, and avalanche behavior in finite systems.

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• 36 minutes
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The Fate of Shear-Oscillated Amorphous Solids

Explore the behavior of shear-oscillated amorphous materials using a coarse-grained model. Analyze steady states, critical thresholds, and transitions in poorly annealed and ultra-stabilized materials.

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• 32 minutes
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