Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Formation of Thin and Thick Discs of Galaxies - Sukyoung Yi (Yonsei)

Explore galaxy disc formation, evolution, and structure through simulations and observations, examining factors like cosmic web influence, mergers, and stellar populations.

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

How Cosmological Filaments Reset the Formation of Disc Galaxies - Florent Renaud

Explore how cosmic filaments influence disc galaxy formation, examining the interplay between the cosmic web and galaxy evolution across time and its implications for cosmology.

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

Cold Streams in the Hot CGM of High Z Galaxies - Han Aung

Explore cold streams in hot CGM of high-redshift galaxies, their properties, and implications for galaxy formation. Gain insights into cosmic web evolution and its impact on early universe structures.

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

Tracking Halo Orbits and Their Mass Evolution Around Large-Scale Filaments - Hannah Jhee

Explore halo orbits and mass evolution around cosmic filaments, examining their dynamics, virialization, and impact on galaxy formation across cosmic time.

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

The Energy Minimisation Principle - Linking Protohalo Shapes to Anisotropic Infall - Marcello Musso

Explores the Energy Minimisation Principle in cosmology, linking protohalo shapes to anisotropic infall and discussing its implications for galaxy formation, cosmic web evolution, and large-scale structure.

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

Celestial Imprint of Bulk Geometries - Andrea Puhm

Explore celestial holography, soft symmetries, and particle-like backgrounds in quantum field theory. Gain insights into celestial shockwave correlators and the celestial distance conjecture.

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

Holographic CFTs and Strongly Coupled AdS Matter - Alex Belin

Explore holographic CFTs and strongly coupled AdS matter, focusing on recent developments in conformal field theory and their implications for quantum gravity and holography.

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

The Distribution of Ground States in JT Gravity from Random Matrix Models - Clifford Johnson

Explores distribution of ground states in JT gravity using random matrix models, discussing thermodynamics, string equations, and kernels. Offers insights into holography and quantum gravity foundations.

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

Isometric Evolution in De Sitter Gravity - Kristan Jensen

Explores isometric evolution in de Sitter gravity, focusing on boundary conditions, large diffeomorphisms, and wave functions. Discusses implications for higher-dimensional gravity and quantum mechanics.

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

Top-Down Topological Holography and Twists on Twistor Space - Natalie Paquette

Explores top-down topological holography and twistor space twists, discussing chiral algebras, operator product expansions, and closed string theory. Examines connections, examples, and special features in modern field theory.

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

Non-Invertible Symmetry, Holography, and Branes - Ibrahima Bah

Explore non-invertible symmetry, holography, and branes in quantum gravity and conformal field theory. Delve into generalized symmetries, topological operators, and brane dynamics.

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

3D Gravity and Teichmueller TQFT - Lorenz Eberhardt

Explore 3D gravity and Teichmueller TQFT, covering classical theory, mapping class groups, face spaces, and their connections to quantum gravity and holography in this advanced physics lecture.

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

Generating Entanglement Through Measurements: A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build

Explore how strategic quantum measurements can generate entanglement, potentially revolutionizing quantum computation and creating exotic phases of matter.

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

New Appreciation of the Role of Shocks in Nova Eruptions - Jeno Sokoloski

Explore new insights into nova eruptions, focusing on the role of shocks in gamma-ray production, dust formation, and light curve behavior. Learn about recent observations and their implications for our understanding of these stellar events.

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

Why Face Masks Work - Eberhard Bodenschatz

Comprehensive exploration of face mask efficacy against COVID-19, covering particle physics, experimental findings, and practical demonstrations. Emphasizes masks' protective benefits for wearers and others.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video