FQxI Courses

Electromechanics for Thermodynamics at the Nanoscale - Information as Fuel

Explore how quantum information and thermodynamics intersect at nanoscale levels, examining fundamental laws through experimental frameworks that combine classical thermodynamic elements with quantum systems.

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

Maxwell's Demon in the Real World - Information as Fuel

Explore the fascinating intersection of thermodynamics and information theory through Maxwell's Demon, discovering how information can be utilized as fuel in physical systems.

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

Quantum Measurements and Equilibration - Obtaining Information via Entropy Maximisation

Explore how quantum measurements drive physical processes and influence system equilibrium through entropy maximization, with insights into information extraction from quantum systems.

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

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

What is Life and Consciousness? A Physics Perspective

Explore the fascinating intersection of physics, life, and consciousness with experts Jim Al-Khalili and Sara Walker as they discuss fundamental theories connecting physical laws to animate matter and awareness.

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

Does Objective Reality Exist? - Great Mysteries of Physics - Episode 4

Delve into quantum paradoxes and philosophical questions about reality through expert discussions on Schrödinger's cat, quantum superposition, and various interpretations of quantum mechanics.

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

Is the Universe Finely-Tuned for Life? - Episode 2

Explore the fascinating question of cosmic fine-tuning with physicists Paul Davies and Fred Adams as they examine whether the universe's physical constants are precisely calibrated for life to exist.

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

Changing Science by Asking Big Questions

Explore how curiosity-driven scientific inquiry and asking fundamental questions can revolutionize our understanding of time, consciousness, and the universe's deepest mysteries.

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

Time's Mysteries and Spectres in Space - 2023 Physics Review - Part 3

Explore groundbreaking developments in astronomy, quantum physics, and mathematics from 2023, featuring insights from quantum physicist Ian Durham on foundational physics achievements.

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